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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Defy washing machine. We hope that you get the best results from your machine which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the machine and keep it as a reference for future use.
1 Important instructions for safety and environment This section contains safety instructions that will help protect you from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty 1.1 General safety • This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the was- hing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, after sales service or a similarly qualified person (preferably an electrician) or someone designa- ted by the importer in order to avoid possible risks. • Place the machine on a rigid, flat and level surface. •...
2 Installation 2.3 Removing the transportation locks Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation wARnInG: Do not remove the transportation locks of the machine . To make the machine ready for use, review before taking out the packaging reinforcement. the information in the user manual and make sure that the wARnInG: electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are...
1. Connect the special hoses supplied with the machine to • The end of the hose must not be bent, it must not be the water inlets on the machine . Red hose (left) (max. 90 stepped on and the hose must not be pinched between ºC) is for hot water inlet, blue hose (right) (max.
3.3 Things to be done for energy saving Transportation of the machine 1. Unplug the machine before transporting it. Following information will help you use the machine in an 2. Remove water drain and water supply connections. ecological and energy-efficient manner. 3.
3.7 Using detergent and softener Adjusting detergent amount The amount of washing detergent to be used depends When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleach on the amount of laundry, the degree of soiling and water or limescale remover read the manufacturer's instructions hardness.
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Using gel and tablet detergent Clothes Apply the following instructions when using tablet, gel and Colours similar detergents. (Recommended temperature range based • If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and your machine on soiling level: cold -40 °C) does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the Powder and liquid detergents recommended gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment for colours can be used at dosages...
4.3 Programme selection The maximum washing temperature in Automatic programme depending on the soiling level and laundry 1 Determine the programme suitable for the type, quantity type is 60ºC. Washing performance may not be at the and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the desired level for heavily soiled whites and stubborn stains "Programme and consumption table".
• Hygiene 20° Press the Spin Speed Adjustment button to change the Use this programme for your laundry for which you require spin speed. Spin speed decreases gradually. washing at lower temperature with intensive and long Then, depending on the model of the machine , "Rinse Hold" washing cycle.
4.7 Auxiliary function selection • Anti-Creasing This function creases the clothes lesser when they are being Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the washed. Drum movement is reduced and spin speed is programme. Whenever a programme is selected, the frames limited to prevent creasing.
4.10 Loading door lock In order for the End Time function is activated and the programme is completed at the end of the specified time, There is a locking system on the loading door of the you must press Start / Pause button after adjusting the machine that prevents opening of the door in cases when time.
Changing the auxiliary function, speed and 4.15 Adjusting the VOLUME level temperature Low volume and high volume Depending on the step the programme has reached, you Press and hold Auxiliary Function button 3 for 3 seconds to can cancel or activate the auxiliary functions. See, "Auxiliary adjust the volume level.
5.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the After every washing check that no foreign substance is left in the drum. pump filter The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water.
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Discharging the water when the machine does not a Place a large container in front of the filter to catch water have an emergency draining hose: from the filter. b Loosen pump filter (anticlockwise) until water starts to flow. Fill the flowing water into the container you have placed in front of the filter.
6 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark DEFY Model name WMY 81443 MLCM Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh)
7 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Programme cannot be started or Washing machine has switched to self protection To cancel the programme, turn the Programme selected. mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water Selection knob to select another programme. pressure, etc.).
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Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Automatic unbalanced load detection system countdown. (*) might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. Machine does not switch to There might be unbalanced load in the machine.
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Problem Reason Solution Laundry became stiff after Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Using insufficient amount of detergent for the washing. (**) water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the water hardness. Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.
8 Owner’s responsibility Since the following are not factory faults, they are the owners responsibility: • Damage to the exterior finish, breakage ofcomponents, damage through improper use or installation of the washing machine or damage caused by moving the washing machine. Before calling a Service technician or your dealer, please check the following: •...
10 warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean machine s, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance.
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