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Defy WMY 71283 MLCM User Manual

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2820524089/
19-06-14.(10:52)
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  • Page 1 WMY 71283 MLCM                 Document Number 2820524089/ 19-06-14.(10:52)
  • Page 2 Please read this user manual first! 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.

  • Page 3: Important Instructions For Safety And Environment

    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 washing machine by a person responsible for their safety.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    • 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 designated by the importer in order to avoid possible risks. • Place the machine on a rigid, flat and level surface. •...

  • Page 5: Important Instructions For Environment

    Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark DEFY Model name WMY 71283 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)

  • Page 7: Appropriate Installation Location

    4.1 Installation • Apply to the nearest authorized service agent for the installation of your product. • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility. • Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.

  • Page 8: Connecting Water Supply

    4.1.4 Connecting water supply The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Feet

    4.1.6 Adjusting the feet CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems.

  • Page 10: Preparing Laundry For Washing

    4.2 Preparation 4.2.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, color, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine.

  • Page 11: Using Detergent And Softener

    4.2.6 Using detergent and softener When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available. The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: –...
  • Page 12 If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup: • Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash. • Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function. If you are going to use the Delayed Start function, do not use liquid detergent.

  • Page 13: Tips For Efficient Washing

    4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Black/Dark Delicates/ Colours Whites Colours Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature (Recommended temperature range temperature range based temperature range range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: cold -40 on soiling level: cold based on soiling 40-90 level: cold -30...

  • Page 14: Operating The Product

    4.3 Operating the product 4.3.1 Control panel 8 - Programme follow-up indicator LEDs 1 - Programme selection knob 2 - Temperature selection LEDs 9 - On / Off button 3 - Spin speed selection LEDs 10 - Start / Pause button 4 - Duration information display 11 - Auxiliary function buttons 5 - Child lock enabled LED...

  • Page 15: Programme Selection

    4.3.2 Programme selection 1 Determine the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the "Programme and consumption table". 1 Select the desired programme with the “Programme Selection” knob. Programmes are limited with the highest spin speed appropriate for that particular type of fabric. When selecting the program you will use, always take fabric type, color, soil degree and permitted water temperature into consideration.

  • Page 16: Temperature Selection

    • Agua 40’40° Use this programme to wash your lightly soiled and unstained cotton laundry in a short time. • Sports Use this programme to wash your garments that are worn for a short time such as sportswear. It is suitable to wash little amount of cotton / synthetic blended garments.

  • Page 17: Programme And Consumption Table

    4.3.6 Programme and consumption table Auxiliary functions Selectable temperature Programme (°C) range °C 60** 0.97 1600 Cold-60 Cottons Eco 60** 0.59 1600 Cold-60 40** 0.59 1600 Cold-60 2.20 1600 • • • • • • Cold-90 Cottons 1.55 1600 • •...

  • Page 18: Auxiliary Function Selection

    4.3.7 Auxiliary function selection Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the programme. Whenever a programme is selected, if a relevant auxiliary function is selected its related indicator light will illuminate. Indicator lights of the auxiliary functions that are not allowed to be selected with the current programme will flash and an audio warning is given.

  • Page 19: Starting The Programme

    If you want to cancel End Time function, press On / Off button to turn off and on the machine. Do not use liquid detergents when you activate End Time function! There is the risk of staining of the clothes. 1 Open the loading door, place the laundry and put detergent, etc.

  • Page 20: Child Lock

    4.3.11.3 Adding or taking out laundry 1. Press the Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode. The programme follow-up light of the relevant step during which the machine was switched into the pause mode will flash. 2.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Cleaning

    4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time.

  • Page 22: Draining Remaining Water And Cleaning The Pump Filter

    4.4.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the 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. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Programme cannot be started or Washing machine has switched to self protection Š Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds. selected. mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water (see. "Cancellation of program") pressure, etc.).
  • Page 24 Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Š 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.
  • Page 25 Problem Reason Solution Laundry became stiff after Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Š 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.

  • Page 26: Owner's Responsibility

    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: •...

  • Page 27: Service Centres

    ZAMBIA: SOUTHGATE INVESTMENTS LTD 160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301 Plot 1606, Sheki Sheki Road Tel: 051 400 3900 P.O. Box 33681 Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za Lusaka, 10101, Zambia Tel: +260 0211 242332I3 CAPE TOWN Fax: +260 0211 242933 sgiservicecentre@ 5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441 microlink.zm...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, 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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