Owner’s Manual LAUNDROMAID CONTENTS LOADING Installation 6.5kg Precautions AUTOMATIC Loading,Detergents & Additives WASHING Water Levels MACHINE Wash Options Fuzzy Logic Standard Wash Automatic Programmes Customised Programmes Pre-setting the end of Wash Time Selecting a Fast Wash Maintenance Technical Specification Self Diagnostics Problem Solving www.defy.co.za...
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CONGRATULATIONS 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 machine 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.
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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.
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PRECAUTIONS Do not touch the drum when it is rotating Check all clothes for loose buttons and tears Check pockets for coins, pins or other small articles. Do not wash clothes soaked in petrol, thinners, or any other flammable liquids Sort and separate clothes by fabric, colour and degree of dirt Avoid spilling water on to the control panel of the...
LOADING, DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES HOT WATER INLET POWER ON/OFF BUTTON COLD WATER INLET FOLDING HINGE LID HANDLE CONTROL PANEL LOADING Lift and fold the lid. • Arrange the articles to be washed loosely round the • perimeter of the tub. Do not overload the machine •...
USING A HOT WASH. COLD OPTIONAL WASH OPTIONS The Defy Washmaid features a number of wash options. The following section will explain the necessary steps to take for: SELECTING A STANDARD WASH PROGRAMME SELECTING AN AUTOMATIC PROGRAMME CUSTOMISING A PROGRAMME...
FUZZY LOGIC This machine has Fuzzy Logic sensors. These enable it to evaluate each load placed in the drum and to select and modify a wash programme to suit the load. Simply: 1 Load the machine. 2 Press the POWER switch 3 Press the START / HOLD button The machine will start and complete a suitable programme.
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES START HOLD WATER WASH LEVEL TIME RINSE SPIN WATER AUTO PRESET POWER TIME TEMP Soak, Standard, Heavy, Fast and Wool programmes are stored in the machine’s memory. 1 Press the POWER switch The machine is ready to accept a programme selection. 2 Select the water temperature Press the water temperature button to select a COLD, WARM or HOT wash.
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CUSTOMISING A PROGRAMME STAR T HOLD WATER WASH LEVEL TIME RINSE SPIN WATER PRESET AUTO POWER TIME TEMP You may customise programmes by using the wash, rinse and spin options. 1 Press the POWER switch The machine is ready to accept a programme selection. 2 Select the water temperature Press the water temperature button to select a COLD, WARM or HOT wash.
PRE-SETTING THE END OF THE WASH TIME STAR T HOLD WATER WASH LEVEL TIME RINSE SPIN WATER PRESET AUTO POWER TIME TEMP Pre-setting the end time of the wash cycle allows washing to commence while you are away and finish at a time convenient to yourself. 1 Press the POWER switch The machine is ready to accept a programme selection.
SELECTING A FAST WASH PROGRAMME STAR T HOLD WATER WASH LEVEL TIME RINSE SPIN WATER AUTO PRESET POWER TIME TEMP A Fast wash is suitable for when you’re in a hurry or for articles which are only slightly soiled 1 Press the POWER switch The machine is ready to accept a programme selection.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE LINT FILTER The machine has been designed with a re-circulating water flow. Lint will be trapped • and collected in the lint filter during the wash cycle. The filter should be cleaned after every wash cycle to ensure optimum working •...
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SELF DIAGNOSTIC PROBLEM DISPLAY The machine has a self diagnostic capability and can therefore identify problem areas. • In the event of a failure, a code will appear in the time indicator window. • Please check the code against the following list and take the required action. •...
3. Check that the lint filter has been cleaned. If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the machine or send a qualified technician to repair it.
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