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Advancing the science of washing OPERATING MANUAL USE ONLY GENUINE IFB SPARES & ACCESSORIES * Company shall not be responsible for defects arising due to usage of spurious parts and accessories...
CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE INSTALLATION Pre Installation Unpacking Setting Up Water Inlet Water Outlet Electrical Connection USING YOUR MACHINE Control Panel Automatic Detergent Dispenser Tray Selector Buttons Spin speed selector knob Temperature Selector Knob Programme Selector Knob Indicator Lamp Kinds of Wash Programmes Programme Selection Programme Selection Chart OPERATION...
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Spin Speed Temperature Selector Knob Control Knob Programme Selector Knob Detergent Dispenser tray Indicator Lamp handle Start Button Selector Buttons Porthole Door Special Powder Coated Galvanised Door Handle Steel Cabinet Adjustable Feet Bottom Door for Levelling ADVANTAGES OF TUMBLE WASH ADVANTAGES OF TUMBLE WASH MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES PASS THROUGH SOAPY WATER AND ALSO FALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING...
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AQUA ENERGIE AQUA ENERGIE series machine deploys a specialized physical treatment device to improve the quality of water. The effect is more visible in hard waters areas. The special device is a part of the water in take system. It breaks the bi-carbonates in water into miscroscopic crystals and reduces tendency of the crystals to stick to any surface.
INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION 1. Make sure there is a 16 amp. 3-pin electrical point preferably with a 16 amp. fuse, within 1 meter of the machine. Make sure it has proper earthing. 2. Fixed plumbing is recommended for the machine. water inlet of the MACHINE WATER machine has a collar with3/4”parallel...
SETTING UP SETTING UP 1. MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE RESTS ON ALL FOUR FEET ON A LEVEL SURFACE.Adjustable screws are provided at the bottom to allow levelling. 2. Loosen securing nut. Adjust the screw to change level. Tighten securing nut to ensure that screw is locked into place.
AUTOMATIC DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY Designed for automatic dispensing of detergent & additives as required,which avoids manual filling at each stage. The Detergent Dispenser Tray should be filled (with detergent and additives) before the start of a programme. The tray has three chambers. Pre-wash chamber:(Marked-I), to be filled with detergent in case a pre-wash programme has been chosen or heavily soiled clothes are being washed.
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SOAK Button Soaking fascilitates action of detergent to Soak dislodge the dust particles from the clothes for the better wash quality. This option is available for cotton & easy care wash programme. If this button is pressed the clothes remain stationery (soaked) in soapy water during main wash cycle for 12 min.
INDICATOR LAMP Red lamp glows when the machine is switched ON and switches OFF when machine is switches OFF. No Spin No Spin SPIN SPEED SELECTOR KNOB 1100 1100 To select No spin, Turn the knob in Anticlockwise direction to No Spin position. A gentle click will be heard.
PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB To select the right programme as per the fabric being washed and extent of soilage. Woolens Woolens Cotton/Linen Cotton/Linen Pump Pump Prewash Prewash Additives Additives Normal Normal A choice of 30 programmes is available to Rinse Rinse Light Light Wash...
Symbols on DD TRAY Pre - Wash Main Wash Additive PROGRAMME SELECTION Cotton wash programmes (Linen) STAGE 1 : Pre - Wash - This cycle takes place before the main wash. To be used for heavily soiled clothes, which are given a preliminary wash.
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STAGE IV : Spin Drying: - Long Spin Spin drying takes place at 700 r.p.m. and then goes upto 1100 r.p.m. Any spin speed between 400 rpm min. to 1100 rpm. Max. can be selected using spin speed selector knob. After spinning, the clothes tumble for 6 Minutes to reduce creasing.
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3.The Wool Programme : ( Woolen) STAGE I : Wash This programme starts directly with the main wash. The programme has a built-in Gentle wash function. Detergent to be filled only in the main wash chamber marked II (extreme left). STAGE II : Rinse After washing, your clothes are rinsed three times.
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Cool down cycle Hot water drained after Main wash cycle can be harmful for people and environment .Hot water is cooled down by taking additional cold water automatically, which also reduces concentration of detergent, thus ensures better rinse quality and eco friendly environment. Note: IF THE LOAD OR MACHINE IS VERY MUCH UNBALANCED THE MACHINE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING/DISTRIBUTING THE...
PROGRAMME SELECTION CHART 1. To select the right programme for your wash, a tabulated programme Chart is given on the Detergent Dispenser Drawer to indicate fabric type and wash temperature. 2. Additionally, you can refer to the detailed programme Chart given below 30 fully automatic wash programmes available with respect to fabric type, degree of soilage, wash cycle, wash temperature and wash loads.
OPERATION SORTING OF GARMENTS Machine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look for wash symbols given on your garments.) Wash woollens seperately only if label on garments permits it. Non-fast coloured should be washed with like colours only at lower temperature.
DETERGENT TO BE USED AND QUANTITY The best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing machine detergent. Approximate quantities to be used: Full load i.e. 6 kgs Detergents to be used as per directions indicated by the manufacturer on their package or with self-judgement Half Load i.e.
Absorbed stains can be removed by rubbing gently a pad containing a suitable solvent over the stain from outer edge towards centre by keeping stained cloth on absorbent fabric. Built up and compound stains may be removed by first carefully brushing off stained area.
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IRONING The number of dots indicate the maximum recommended temperature Max 200 C, Max 150 C, Max 110 C, Non - iron DRY CLEANING A circle symbolizes dry cleaning. articles normal for dry cleaning in all solvents. articles normal for dry cleaning in perchloroethylene, white spirit, Solvent 113 and Solvent 11 article normal for dry cleaning in fluorocarbon 113 or white spirit.
PROGRAMME RUN Note: During the programme run the knob turns automatically in the clockwise direction only. Manual setting/advancement should not be done during programme run. Washing, Soaking Rinsing and Spinning can be seen through the porthole door. At any moment the position of the knob with respect to its start position shows how far the programme has advanced.
MAINTENANCE COIN TRAP Drain Hose Coin Drain Plug Trap Container Open the bottom door, Place a shallow container which is detachable by near the bottom door. Pull pressing the top portion of out the drain hose and open the drain plug to drain out the water from t h e m a c h i n e i n t h e container.
DRUM Rust Stains Never leave metal items e.g. paper clips, safety pins etc. in the drum as there is a danger of rusting. If there are any rust stains remove with a non-chlorine agent. Special non-metal sponges (never use steel wool) may also be used. SIEVES Cleaning of Water Connection Sieves, Filter Turn off Taps.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT GLOW. Check if the machine is ON. Check for loose connections in plug/socket. WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM. Check water supply Porthole door not firmly closed Water tap not turned on Bent inlet hose Sieve on inlet valve clogged...
MOTOR NOISE It is normal for noises to be heard while motor is running. However wash load, belt tension and motor mounting bolt should be checked for specified limits. PUMP NOISE It is normal for noises to be heard from the pump during the start-up and final stage of draining.
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The machine should be ideally installed on the floor. It can be installed on any suitable platform or trolley, if desired by the customer. Clean the shell lower and detergent tray periodically by taking out the detergent tray. Prolonged use of water carrying impurities, salts etc. may result in scale formation on the surfaces of the components that are exposed to water.
TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions(DxWxH) 64 cm x 60 cm x 85 cm Weight 78 kgs Capacity 6 Kgs of dry clothes (cotton)* Programmes 30 Wash Care Programmes Selector Buttons Eco, Soak, Water Save Device (WSD), Rinse Hold Motor Rating 690 Watts max. Spin Speed 400 to 1100 rpm or No Spin Heater Rating...
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MODEL : SENATOR AQUA 6KG B SERIAL NO. WTSTRAQ 6kgB DEALER’S NAME : CUSTOMER’S NAME : ADDRESS : PIN CODE : TEL. NO. (Resi.) (Off.) E-MAIL : MOTOR SR. NO. : DATE OF PURCHASE : MODEL : SENATOR AQUA 6KG B SERIAL NO.
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MICROWAVE OVEN CAPACITY - 17 to 30 LITERS DISHWASHER CAPACITY - 12 PLACE SETTING CLOTHES DRYER CAPACITY - 5.5KG IFB Industries Limited, Plot No. IND - 5, Sector - 1, East Calcutta Township, Calcutta - 700 078 Visit us at www.ifbappliances.com...