Defy Laundromaid Owner's Manual

Owner’s
Manual

LAUNDROMAID

TOP

LOADING

6.5kg

AUTOMATIC

WASHING

MACHINE

CONTENTS

2 Installation
4 Precautions
5 Loading,Detergents & Additives
6 Water Levels
6 Wash Options
7 Fuzzy Logic
7 Standard Wash
8 Automatic Programmes
9 Customised Programmes
10 Pre-setting the end of Wash
Time
11 Selecting a Fast Wash
12 Maintenance
12 Technical Specification
13 Self Diagnostics

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14 Problem Solving

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. Please
read all the instructions carefully before operating the machine.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

• Remove all packaging, the foam base plate cover and the convex

plastic block.

• Open the wash-tub lid and remove all the accessories stored in the

drum.

• Do not attempt to operate the machine while any of the packaging is

still in place.

THE BASE COVER

• To prevent access to the mechanics of the machine by either

• Tilt the back of the machine slightly forward and slide the base

• Attach the base cover to the rear of the machine using the

POSITIONING

• The machine has wheels for easy manoeuvrability.

• Positioned the machine on a flat and stable surface

• Adjustable levelling feet are located at the front of the

• The machine should be installed in a well ventilated

children, pets or rodents a base cover is provided.

cover along the retaining rails at the bottom of the machine
until it is fully in place.

screw provided.

machine and these may be turned in or out to achieve
stability.

place, away from direct sunlight

INSTALLATION Continued

THE DRAIN HOSE

• Attach the drain hose to the drain outlet at the side of

the machine.

• Attach the looped end of the drain hose to an outlet

pipe, sink or suitable drain, the inlet of which should
be 1 metre or higher above floor level.

THE INLET HOSES

• Connect the inlet hoses to the machine inlet fittings. Left

for cold water and right for hot.

• Connect the respective inlet hoses to the hot and cold

water taps.

• Turn on the water taps and check for any leaks.

• Tighten fittings if necessary.

• Switch off the taps when the check is complete.

HOT WATER

• Do not use water hotter than 65 degrees Celsius.

• Very hot water could deform plastic parts of the

machine

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• The washing machine is designed to operate on a 230 Volt, 50 Hz, 15 Amp, AC power

supply.

• The machine should be connected to an earthed 3 pin wall socket.

• 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.

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
machine

Do not use detergents which are not specifically
designed for top loading automatic washing
machines.

LOADING, DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

HOT WATER INLE T

COLD WATER INLET

FOLDING HINGE

LID HANDLE

POWER ON/OFF BUTTON

LID

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

DETERGENT

• The detergent box is located at the rear of the top
surround.

• Pull the detergent drawer outwards and load the centre

compartment with detergent.

• Dose as per the detergent manufacturer’s directions.

SOFTENER

• Pour softener slowly into the depression on the tub rim

• Softener will automatically be dispensed during the last

rinse

• Do not open the lid during a spin cycle as this will

affect the timing of the softener introduction.

BLEACH

• Dilute bleach with water and slowly pour into the

bleach dispenser located on the top surround below the

Always refer to garment care labels for manufacturer's recommendations

lid.

• Be especially careful when using bleach with coloured

clothing.

Do not pour bleach directly into the tub.

NOTE: