IFB Senator Operating Manual

USE ONLY GENUINE IFB SPARES & ACCESSORIES

* Company shall not be responsible for defects arising due to usage of spurious parts and accessories

OPERATING MANUAL

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE 5
INSTALLATION 7

q Pre Installation
q Unpacking
q Setting Up
q Water Inlet
q Water Outlet
q Electrical Connection

USING YOUR MACHINE 9

q Control Panel
q Automatic Detergent Dispenser Tray
q Selector Buttons
q Spin speed selector knob
q Temperature Selector Knob
q Programme Selector Knob
q Indicator Lamp
q Kinds of Wash Programmes
q Programme Selection
q Programme Selection Chart

OPERATION 19

q Sorting of Garments
q Loading the Machine
q Detergent to be used and Quantity
q Fabric Conditioner
q Treatment of Stains
q Wash Load Guide and Capacity
q International Washing Symbols
q Programme Run
q Switching Off the Machine
q Check Points

MAINTENANCE 24

q Coin Trap
q Drum
q Sieves
q Frost Protection
q Draining During Emergencies

FAULT DIAGNOSIS 26

q Why does it happen?

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 27

TECHNICAL DATA 29

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Adjustable Feet
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Door Handle

Porthole Door

Start Button

Indicator Lamp

Programme
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Temperature
Control Knob

Spin Speed
Selector Knob

Detergent
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Selector
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ADVANTAGES OF TUMBLE WASH

q MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES PASS THROUGH

SOAPY WATER AND ALSO FALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING
WETTING OF CLOTHES.

q RESEMBLES THE THUMPING AND RUBBING ACTION OF GENTLE

HAND WASH.

q USES LESS WATER COMPARED TO TUB TYPE TOP LOADERS.
q LESS WATER MEANS LESS DETERGENT AND ELECTRICITY

CONSUMPTION.

q WASHING IS EFFECTIVE BY DETERGENCY, SOAKING, HEATING,

TUMBLING AND SQUEEZING.

q GIVES BETTER DRYING EFFECT BY SPINNING.

ADVANTAGES OF TUMBLE WASH

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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.
This in turn makes the crystals flow with water and improves the power
of detergents solution. The reduced surface tension of the treated water
facilitates wetting of clothes and improves detergents action.

ADVANTAGES* OF AQUA ENERGIE.
Reduced scaling on components such as Heater & Tub.
Reduction in detergent consumption.
Reduction in detergent traces in washed clothes.
Improvement in wash quality.

*Depend on hardness of water supplied to the machine.

WATER INLET

DRAIN

PIPE

WATER INLET

DRAIN

PIPE

WATER
SUPPLY

STOP
LOCK

REDUCER

MACHINE

WATER

INLET

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3/4

1. Remove Carton.

2. Remove wooden base. Keep machine on floor
or trolley.

3. Place the machine at the site at which it is to be
installed.

4. Remove transit bolts.

5. Insert plastic caps provided into holes vacated and press till they click into
place.

6. Keep transit bolts carefully. They will be required in case you need to shift the
machine again.

7. For shifting and re-installation at a new site,please get in touch with our service
personnel.

8. Keep packaging material carefully. It comes handy while shifting residence.

9. PLEASE DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE TILL TRANSIT BOLTS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED.

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. The water inlet of the
machine has a collar with3/4”parallel
internal threads. The water supply
point with an external 3/4” parallel
thread should be available within1
meter of the machine’s location.

4. Please inform our service centre for installation and demonstration of the

machine once the points mentioned above have been completed.

3. Two options on the water inlet and drain

pipe connection are shown. In case these
possibilities do not exist for the drain pipe,
please arrange an additional length of pipe.

PRE-INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

5

16 AMPS

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WATER INLET

DRAIN

PIPE

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.

3. MACHINE SHOULD BE LEVELLED AGAIN IN CASE
IT IS MOVED TO A NEW SITE.

1. A drain pump is provided in the machine to pump out
used water.

2. The end of the outlet should be placed near a drain. If
necessary, it can be placed over the edge of a sink
at a maximum height of 1 mt. from the floor level.

3. Allow free flow of water from the outlet pipe.

1. Check that the electrical line can take the required
load.

2. Connect to a 220V, 50 Hz single phase AC supply.

3. Machine must be earthed properly before
operation. This can be done by using a 3 pin plug
and properly earthed socket of 16 ampere rating.

4. Ensure that there is a firm connection between the 3
pin plug and socket, else it may result in sparking and
subsequent failure of 3 pin plug.

5. Use of extension cord not recommended.

SETTING UPSETTING UP

WATER INLET

DRAIN

PIPE

1. Connect inlet hose to water tap/line.

2. Do not connect machine to a hot water supply.

WATER INLETWATER INLET

WATER OUTLETWATER OUTLET

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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StartStart

Temperature C Temperature C

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6060

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8585

9090

Spin Speed Spin Speed

400400

550550

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900900

11001100

W S DW S D

Rinse HoldRinse Hold

SoakSoak

EcoEco

No SpinNo Spin

ColdCold

Prewash Prewash

Normal Normal

Light Light

Quick Quick

RinseRinse

Long SpinLong Spin

PrewashPrewash

RinseRinse

PumpPump

Short SpinShort Spin

Synthetics/PolyesterSynthetics/Polyester

RinseRinse

WoolensWoolens

Cotton/LinenCotton/Linen

WashWash

NormalNormal

DelicatesDelicates

AdditivesAdditives

AdditivesAdditives

AdditivesAdditives

Detergent Dispenser Tray Selector Buttons

Spin Speed

Selector Knob

Temperature

Selector Knob

Programme

Selector Knob

Indicator

Lamp

Start Button

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.

1. 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.

2. Main wash chamber: (Marked-II), requires detergent

for every wash programme.

3. Fabric conditioner additives chamber: (Marked ),

to be used for additives only. It should be filled as per
instructions under “Operation”. The detergent tray
must be pulled out, filled as required and shut
before the machine is switched on.

SELECTOR BUTTONS
ECO Button

q This option is for enviromental friendly and

energy saving operation of washing.

q With Eco button pressed, the mechanical

tumbling action during wash is considerably
increased in such a way that at lower
temperature and power consumption the same
quality of wash is achieved as that with high
temperature and less mechanical tumbling
action. Refer ‘Programme Selection chart’

q In cotton Wash Programme the Eco button gives

more vigorous wash action when pressed and
gentle wash action when released.

q In EASY CARE programme the Eco button gives

medium vigorous wash action when pressed
and gentle wash action when released.

q This button is not effective in woollen

programme.

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SOAK Button

q Soaking fascilitates action of detergent to

dislodge the dust particles from the clothes for
the better wash quality.

q This option is available for cotton & easy care

wash programme.

q If this button is pressed the clothes remain

stationery (soaked) in soapy water during main
wash cycle for 12 min. in Cotton wash and in
Easy care wash programme, after which it
continues with its Normal washing cycle.

q If this button is not pressed the clothes tumble

during soaking period.

q Soaking Action is inbuilt in wool wash

programme.

WATER SAVE DEVICE Button (WSD)

“Water Save Device” button provides an option
for Reducing 15 -25% of water for Small laundry
of medium and less soiled clothes.

q Do not use this option in the case of Curtains,

Bedsheets, & extra delicate fabrics etc..

RINSE HOLD Button

q Press this button if you do not want to remove the

washed clothes immediately after the wash
programme is completed.

q This option when selected will prevent the

clothes from creasing by holding t hem in wa ter
before final spin. Just release this button and the
wash cycle will continue further.

q In addition to rinse hold option an Inbuilt

Anticrease Action of tumbling takes place after
Final spin to reduce creasing.

START BUTTON

q To switch ON the machine Press this button.

Indicator lamp will glow to indicate the machine
is powered.

q To switch OFF the machine release the START

BUTTON Indicator lamp will glow OFF.

Soak

WSD

Rinse Hold

Start Button

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INDICATOR LAMP

q Red lamp glows when the machine is switched

ON and switches OFF when machine is
switches OFF.

SPIN SPEED SELECTOR KNOB

q To select No spin, Turn the knob in Anticlockwise

direction to No Spin position. A gentle click will be
heard.

q When selected the machine will not spin during

spinning duration.

q The knob should not be turned beyond No Spin

position in anticlockwise direction.

q Spin speeds between 400 rpm min to 1100 rpm

max. can be selected by rotating the knob.

q The knob should not be turned beyond 1100 rpm

marking in clockwise direction.

q In cotton wash programme 1100 rpm max spin

speed can be selected.

q In easy care programme 700rpm max spin speed

can be obtained, even if knob setting is beyond
700 rpm.

q Spin drying is not available in wool programme.

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR KNOB

q Temperature to be set only if a hot wash is required,

otherwise there will be a cold wash in position
‘cold ‘.

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qTemperatures can be selected between 30 C - 90 C

depending on fabric type.

q KNOB SHOULD NOT BE TURNED BEYOND

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90 C IN THE CLOCKWISE DIRECTION.

400400

550550

700700

900900

11001100

No SpinNo Spin

Temperature C Temperature C

3030

4040

5050

6060

7070

8585

9090

ColdCold

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q If for any reason you wish to change the programme after the wash process

has begun - just switch OFF the machine - set the desired programme and
re-start.

q Knob should be Turned in Clockwise Direction.
q Programme selection knob should be set only at the position as indicated

in the programme selection chart.

KINDS OF WASH PROGRAMMES

` There are 30 fully automatic programmes to suit different applications. To

select a programme, you must understand the three basic groups of wash
programmes.

1. Cotton Wash
q The washing action is more vigorous / Gentle, for a longer duration, to

help clean clothes better.

q To be used for whites , cottons and coloureds.
q Not to be used for woollens and delicate fabrics.

2. Easy Care

q The washing action is less vigorous / Gentle and for a shorter duration.
q To be used for easy care fabrics like polyester blends , etc.

3. Wool Programmes

q For woollen and soft fabrics only.
q This programme has a built - in Gentle wash function, irrespective of EC O

Button Selection.

q No Spin drying takes place in this programme.

Prewash Prewash

Normal Normal

Light Light

Quick Quick

RinseRinse

Long SpinLong Spin

PrewashPrewash

RinseRinse

PumpPump

Short SpinShort Spin

Synthetics/PolyesterSynthetics/Polyester

RinseRinse

WoolensWoolens

Cotton/LinenCotton/Linen

WashWash

NormalNormal

DelicatesDelicates

AdditivesAdditives

AdditivesAdditives

AdditivesAdditives

PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB

q To select the right programme as per the fabric

being washed and extent of soilage.

q A choice of 30 programmes is available to

wash different kinds/loads of clothes.

q Programme selection should be done before

the machine is switched ON.

q Only one programme can be selected at a time.
q Only the starting point in a programme

needs to be selected,thereafter the machine
runs through the cycle automatically.

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Symbols on DD TRAY

Pre - Wash

Main Wash

Additive

PROGRAMME SELECTION

1. Cotton wash programmes (Linen)

STAGE 1 : Pre - Wash -

q This cycle takes place before the main wash.
q To be used for heavily soiled clothes, which are given a preliminary

wash.

q Detergent to be filled in compartment l (extreme right ).
q At the end of this pre-wash the dirty water is pumped out automatically.
q IN CASE CLOTHES ARE NOT HEAVILY SOILED, THE “PRE-WASH”

CAN BE AVOIDED BY SETTING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB
TO ANY OF THE MAIN WASH PROGRAMMES AS GIVEN BELOW
AND DETERGENT FILLED ONLY IN THE MAIN WASH CHAMBER
MARKED ll (EXTREME LEFT)

STAGE ll: Main Wash - NORMAL / LIGHT / QUICK

q Main wash starts with detergent being drawn from the extreme left

compartment of the detergent dispenser tray.

q Clothes are soaked for 12 Minutes if soak button is pressed.
q IF CLOTHES ARE NOR VERY DIRTY, THE MAIN WASH CAN BE

STARTED BY DIRECTLY SETTING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR
KNOB AT LIGHT/QUICK TO REDUCE WASHING TIME & ENERGY
CONSUMPTION

q Main wash is completed with Intermittent short spins of 700 rpm max.

STAGE lll: Rinse

q After washing, the rinsing is done automatically. In the Cotton wash

your clothes are rinsed three times.

q For most efficient rinsing intermittent short spins are provided in the

rinse programme at 700rpm max.

q Fabric conditioner is drawn from the detergent dispenser tray marked

(middle chamber ) during the last rinse (Additives). If no conditioner
is added, the machine continues to rinse in ordinary water.

q If rinse hold button is pressed, the clothes will remain floating in water

during last rinse till the button is released again inorder to continue the
further programme.

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STAGE IV : Spin Drying: - Long Spin

q Spin drying takes place at 700 r.p.m. and then goes upto 1100 r.p.m.
q Any spin speed between 400 rpm min. to 1100 rpm. Max. can be

selected using spin speed selector knob.

q After spinning, the clothes tumble for 6 Minutes to reduce creasing.

2. Easy Care Programme (Synthetics / Polyster)

q For polyester blended fabrics like terrycots etc.

STAGE I : Pre-Wash:

q The cycle takes place before the main wash.
q To be used for heavily soiled delicate clothes.
q At the end of the pre-wash the dirty water is pumped out automatically.
q IN CASE CLOTHES ARE NOT HEAVILY SOILED, THE PRE-WASH CAN

BE AVOIDED BY SETTING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB TO
ANY OF THE MAIN WASH PROGRAMMES AS GIVEN BELOW

STAGE II: Main Wash : NORMAL / DELICATES

q If clothes are very lightly soiled, set the programme selector knob at

‘DELICATES’to reduce washing time and energy consumption.

q Clothes are soaked for 12 Minutes if soak button is pressed.
q Main wash is completed with intermittent short spins of 700 rpm max.

STAGE III: Rinse

q After washing, the rinsing is done automatically. In this programme your

clothes are rinsed three times.

q For most efficient rinsing intermittent short spins are provided in the

rinse programme at 700 rpm max.

q Fabric conditioner is drawn from the detergent dispenser tray marked

(middle chamber) during the last rinse (Additives). If no conditioner
is added, the machine continues to rinse in ordinary water.

q If rinse hold button is pressed, the clothes will remain Floating in water

during last rinse till the button is pressed again in order to continue the
further programme.

STAGE IV: Spin Drying : Short Spin

q Spin speed selector knob to be used for spinning in the range of 400 to

700 rpm.

q Spinning is followed by Anticrease cycle of 3 minutes tumble, during

which the clothes are loosened for the convenience of open drying
without creasing.

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3.The Wool Programme : ( Woolen)

STAGE I : Wash

q This programme starts directly with the main wash.
q The programme has a built-in Gentle wash function.
q Detergent to be filled only in the main wash chamber marked II (extreme

left).

STAGE II : Rinse

q After washing, your clothes are rinsed three times.
q If rinse hold button is pressed, the clothes will remain floating in the

water during last rinse till the button is pressed again in order to continue
the further programme.

q No spin drying takes place.
q Machine stops after pumping at ‘PUMP’
q Switch OFF the machine after the water is drained out.

Draining : PUMP
This programme is used to drain water out of the machine at any stage if
required.

q Switch OFF the machine.
q Re-set the programme selector knob at point ‘PUMP’.
q Switch ON the machine.

Exclusive spin drying programme:

q Can be used for spin drying hand

washed/wet clothes

q Turn the programme selector knob directly

to LONG SPIN / SHORT SPIN position after
loading the clothes .

q Select the spin RPM according to the

material of the clothes.(eg.cotton-1100
max, synthetic - 700 max.)

q Switch ON the machine.

A Unique shower system)

Scoops on the inner drum pick up water and shower through perforated
fins on the laundry as the drum rotate. This ensure a thorough wetting of
the laundry. What’s more, the process requires less water and thus less
energy to heat it.

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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
LOAD MAY SUDDENLY STOP DURING SPINNING OR MAY SPIN AT
VERY LOW RPM IN ORDER TO TAKE CARE OF VIBRATION WHICH
MAY OCCUR UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCE.

IN CASE ELECTRICITY WATER SUPPLY GOES OFF, THE MACHINE
STOPS AND STARTS AGAIN FROM THE SAME POINT,
AUTOMATICALLY, ON RESUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY / WATER
SUPPLY.

Recommendations for a mixed load:

For washing a varied mix of clothes i.e. cottons, rayon, polyester, etc. if
there is:-

- A predominance of cotton clothes - use the cotton wash programme

- A predominance of polyester/synthetic clothes -use easy care
programme

q The washing procedure remains the same.

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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.

ADDITIONAL BUTTONS

ADDITIONAL

FUNCTION

TEMP

SELECT

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TYPE OF WASHING

(PLEASE NOTE WASH CARE LABELS ON

GARMENTS)

COMPLETE

CYCLE TIME

(MINUTES)

MIN. WATER

CONSUMPTION

IN LITERS

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Water Save

ECO SOAK

WATER

SAVE

RINSE

HOLD

SPIN SPEED
SELECTOR OR
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PRE-WASH

1. Prewash a llllNO ll60 90 Whites Heavily soiled cotton boil proof linen. 132 55

2. Normalwash a ll l NO ll l 60 90 Whites Medium soiled cotton or boil proof linen. 117 45

3. Prewash a IIIlYES ll60 90 Whites Heavily soiled cotton or boil proof linen 132 55

4. Normalwash a II l YES ll l 60 90 Whites Medium soiled cotton or boil proof linen 117 45

5. Prewash a IIIlYES ll l 45 60 Normally soiled cotton or non boil proof linen 132 55

6. Prewash a IIIlNO ll l 45 60 Less soiled cotton or non boil proof linen 132 55

7. Normalwash a II NO YES ll l - 60 Normally soiled cotton or non boil proof baby 117 45
washing

8. Normalwash a II l NO ll l 45 60 Less soiled cotton or non boil proof baby washing 117 45

9. Prewash a IIIlYES ll l 45 55 Normally soiled cotton or blended linen coloureds 132 55

10. Normalwash a II l YES ll l 45 55 Normally soiled cotton or blended linen coloureds 117 45

11. Prewash a IIIlNO ll l 45 55 Less soiled cotton or blended linen which are 132 55
colour fast coloureds

12. Normalwash a II l NO ll l 45 55 Less soiled cotton or blended linen which are 117 45
colour fast coloureds

13. Light wash a II lqll l 45 45 Less soiled cotton fabrics ( 3 kg.max ) 84 45

14. Quick wash a II YES qll l 40 - Delicate cottons ( 3 kg.max ) 66 45

15. Rinse YES qll l - - Three effective rinses with short intermittent 45 35
spin followed by long spinning

16. Additives YES qll l - - Please refer fabric conditioner 24 11

17. Long Spin YES q - - Draining of water & Extensive spinning of clothes 15 NIL

l followed by anticrease action

18. Prewash a IIIlNO ll l 40 60 Easy care fabrics of cotton, polyester or polyester 108 55
blends - very soiled

19. Normalwash a II l NO ll l 40 60 Above washing - less soiled 96 45

20. Prewash a IIIlYES ll l 30 50 Easy care fabrics of cotton, polyester or polyester 108 55
blends - normally soiled

21. Normalwash II l YES ll l 30 50 Above washing - Less soiled 96 45

22. Delicates a II lqll l 30 40 Slightly soiled washing (once used towels, 60 5
synthetic garments, nighties ) ( 2 kg.max )

23. Prewash a I II YES YES NO ll40 - Synthetics curtains - heavily soiled 108 85**

24. Normalwash a II YES YES NO ll40 - Synthetic curtains - less soiled 96 70**

25. Delicates a II NO q NO ll- 40 Slightly soiled washing (only once used or for 60 70**
extra delicate fabrics) ( 2 kg.max )

26. Rinse YES qll l - - Three effective rinses with short intermittent 39 35
spins followed by gentle spinning.

27. Wash a II qqql q - 40 Woolens with machine washable labels, extra 36 70
delicate clothes which are not to be spin dried.

28. Rinse qqql q - - Three deep rinses 24 55

29. Additivies qqqq q - - Please refer fabric conditioner 12 17

30. Pump qqqq - - Draining out water 3 NIL

PROGRAMME SELECTION

CHART

DETERGENT

IN CHAMBER

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l - Option Available
q - Option Not Available

YES - Select Button
NO - Do not Select the Button

- Water consumption without ‘water save option’

Depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, Quantity and type of textile,
Detergents used, Degree of soiling, Ambient condition, selected additional functions & power supply
flucautions the actual values given on or with the machine can deviate from the declared standard
values, as they are tested according to the laboratory conditions.

Water consumption excludes the quantity of water taken during cool down cycle.

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OPERATION

SORTING OF GARMENTS

q Machine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look for

wash symbols given on your garments.)

q Wash woollens seperately only if label on garments permits it.
q Non-fast coloured should be washed with like colours only at lower

temperature.

q Wash whites seperately from colours.
q Non - fast coloured to be washed at temperatures recommended by

manufacturer.

q Check the pockets for any loose articles like coins,keys, keychains

etc. Remove these articles as these can damage the drum/tub.

q Do not mix clothes that give lint with clothes that attract lint (e.g lint

givers-woollens, socks, coarse cotton fabrics etc. Lint takers­synthetic fibres and corduroys).

LOADING THE MACHINE

q Open the front porthole door, place

garments loosely inside drum. For best
results load garments one by one.

q A wash load should preferably be a mix

of large and small clothes.

q Turn knitted garments inside out,

Remove loose hooks, rings and pins
found on curtains etc. If pins/hooks
cannot be removed tie a knot around
them with the garment itself.

q Close door and press till you hear a

‘click’. Ensure that no cloth is jammed
between door and rubber gasket of
frame.

q For large garments like bed covers and

curtains etc. open out the garments and
hold from the centre to load.

q Ensure that volume of load allows the clothes to tumble freely in the

drum for best wash results.

q Over loading the drum will affect wash quality. It can also damage

the machine and clothes in the long run.

q Running the machine under loaded may cause excessive vibration,

noise and damage.

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DETERGENT TO BE USED AND QUANTITY

q The best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing

machine detergent.

q 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. 3 kg and below Use 20 to 25% less detergent.

q Use liquid detergent only when a single wash is required, or use liquid

detergent despenser tray available as Accessories.

q Hard water and heavily soiled clothes require more than the

recommended quantity of detergents.

q Do not use dry cleaning Agents.
q Frequent use of insufficient detergent will be noticeable as follows:

- Washing appears grey or not properly clean

- Grey - brown stains form on the washing

q Excess use of detergent will result in

- Higher environmental pollution

- Generation of too much foam

- Scale builds up

- Affect Rinse Quality

FABRIC CONDITIONER

Fabric softner, Whitening, Enzyme, Disinfectants, bleaching, etc.

q Fill in the middle chamber of detergent dispenser tray marked
q Conditioner should be in liquid/solution form only (powders to be mixed

in water.)

q Fabric softner gives a soft feel and smooth surface to fabrics.
q Whitener gives ‘Whitness’ to white clothes and brightness to coloured

clothes.

q Enzymes help to remove stains of sweat, blood etc.
q Chlorine bleach is used for whites clothes and oxygen bleach is used for

coloured clothes.

q A strong bleaching agent is not recommended for direct use in the

washing machine.

q Extremely dirty areas in cloths can be pretreated with bleach and then be

loaded in the machine for a regular wash.

TREATMENT OF STAINS

q Stains need to be treated immediately when they are fresh. Usually stains

are categorised as absorbed stains, built-up stains, and compound stains.

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Sheets Pajama/Kurta 400gms Bedspread 3kg
Cotton (D) 1kg Shirt Blankets

(S) 500gms Cotton 280gms Wool 2.0kg

Others 200gms acrylic 1.5kg

Other than
Coton (D) 650gms Blouse: Sweaters(Wool) 400gms

(S) 400gms cotton 140gms other heavy weight 300gms

others 100gms light weight 150gms
Pillow slips: Sarees:
Cotton 110gms Cotton 650gms Cotton vests 100gms
others 85gms Synthetics 350gms Underslip 100gms

Panties 60gms
Bath towels 600gms Socks: Skits 200gms
Hand Towels 260gms long(2pair) 150gms Trousers 250gms

short(2pair) 85gms jeans 400gms
Tablecloths:
small 230gms
large 600gms Hankies (6) 85gms

Napkins(1doz)1.1kgs
Table Napkins (4) 150gms Lungi/Dhoti 200gms

q 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.

q Built up and compound stains may be removed by first carefully

brushing off stained area. Then rub gently with a pad containing solvent
from the back of fabric.

q It is advisable to try out the solvent on hidden part of the garment to v eri fy

its effect on cloth.

WASH LOAD GUIDE

D = Double S = Single

q The chart indicates the average weight of clothes.
q The recommended weight of your wash should not be

exceeded to ensure that your machine gives your clothes an
effective wash.

INTERNATIONAL WASHING SYMBOLS

Washing Wash Temp Action

0

Symbol Max C

95, 60, 40 normal

30 gentle
Do not machine - wash handwash
Do not wash in water

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IRONING

The number of dots indicate the maximum recommended temperature

0

Max 200 C,

0

Max 150 C,

0

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.

do not dry clean.

BLEACHING

A triangle symbolizes bleaching

bleaching

do not bleach

DRYING

A rectangle symbolizes drying

suitable for tumble-drying

do not tumble-dry

WOOL

Garments labeled as “ Machine Washable” can be washed in wool wash

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cycle at a temperature of 40 C

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PROGRAMME RUN

Note:

q During the programme run the knob turns automatically in the clockwise

direction only. Manual setting/advancement should not be done during
programme run.

q Washing, Soaking Rinsing and Spinning can be seen through the porthole

door.

q At any moment the position of the knob with respect to its start position

shows how far the programme has advanced.

q The starting point is just beyond the thick line on the Facia.

SWITCHING OFF THE MACHINE

q The wash ends automatically at the end of each programme at the thick line.
q To switch the machine OFF release the START button.
q The indicator lamp goes off.
q Porthole door can be opened after 90 seconds of switching off the machine.
q Remove clothes from inside the machine
q Leave door slightly ajar to dry out the inside of the machine.

CHECK POINTS

Before switching your machine ‘ON’ check...
q The machine is plugged in and switched on to a 220V, 50 Hz supply with

proper earthing.

q The water inlet stopcock is fully open.
q The hoses are not bent or twisted.
q Dry clothes are loaded into the machine drum, and door is closed firmly

with a ‘click’.

q The required amounts of detergents and fabric conditioner are filled in their

respective compartments.

q The Water Save Device Button, Rinse Hold Button, soak button, Eco button,

is pressed if required.

q The spin speed selector knob is turned to Appropriate position.
q The programme Selector knob is turned to the appropriate programme

position in a clockwise direction only. This is very important.

q The Coin Trap/ drain hose is not open.
q Start Button is pressed.

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3

Place a shallow container
near the bottom door. Pull
out the drain hose and
open the drain plug to
drain out the water from
the machine in the
container.

Before using the machine again,
run the machine without clothes
and detergent by selecting any
short wash programme. This will
ensure that the water system line
gets filled with water.

Alternatively pour two mugs of
water ( approx. 1.5 ltrs.) directly
into the drum.

Do not open the coin trap during
a programme run.

After draining out the
water through the drain
plug, open the coin trap by
rotating in anticlockwise
direction and remove the
foreign particles like coins,
pins, hooks, present if any.
Tighten the coin trap and
drain plug to their original
positions and close the
bottom door.

Open the bottom door,
which is detachable by
pressing the top portion of
it.

MAINTENANCE

COIN TRAP

2

Coin
Trap

Drain Hose

Drain Plug

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

1. Turn off Taps. Disconnect Power supply to the machine.

Unscrew inlet hose from machine as well as from the tap

and drain out water from the hose.

2. Pull the sieve out the magnetic valve with a pair of flat nosed

pliers and clean under running water with a brush.

3. Fit Sieve back to the valve.

4. Remove the filter mesh from the tap end of the inlet hose

and clean under running water with a brush.

5. Fit the filter mesh back to inlet hose.

6. Screw inlet hose back to the machine and the tap. Ensure

that both the sieve and gasket are in place.

7. Turn on the tap.

Cleaning of Porthole Door Area:

q After every wash clean vapour off porthole door.

q Lift the fold in the rubber gasket under porthole

periodically to remove lint and dirt preferably after every
wash.

FROST PROTECTION

If the machine is being operated in very cold temperature, all the water
should be drained out after use.

q Locate the drain hose and drain the water.
q Disconnect inlet hose from the tap and drain.

DRAINING DURING EMERGENCIES

In case of a long power failure during a programme run, the water
can be drained from the drum through the drain hose

q Allow the water in the machine to cool down sufficiently.
q Locate the drain hose and pull out the drain plug to drain water in a large

shallow container.

q Before restarting machine, ensure that drain plug is fixed on drain hose

properly and coin trap water line is filled with water by running the machine
without any clothes or detergents.

q Spillage of water can rust the base plate. Draining through drain

hose prevents rusting.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?

INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT GLOW.

q Check if the machine is ON.
q Check for loose connections in plug/socket.

WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT
BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM.

q Check water supply
q Porthole door not firmly closed
q Water tap not turned on
q Bent inlet hose
q Sieve on inlet valve clogged

SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY.

q Detergent used is not a front loading washing machine detergent
q Excessive detergent used

WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE.

q Inlet/Outlet hose connection loose
q Coin trap cover or drain plug not screwed on properly
q Inlet hose leaking

MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN.

q Outlet hose end above 1 mtr. from floor level

MACHINE VIBRATES STRONGLY DURING SPINNING.

q Machine not levelled properly
q Clothes not loaded as instructed

MACHINE DOES NOT START.

q Check position of programme selector knob
q Check water supply
q Porthole door not closed properly
q Indicator lamp not glowing

MACHINE DOES NOT SPIN.

q Check if the Spin speed selector knob is set on No spin Position.
q Rinse Hold button is pressed
q Unbalanced load

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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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Ensure that the machine is properly balanced on four adjustable feet.

2. Ensure that the machine is connected to 3 pin socket with earth and 16
amps fuse.

3. The machine is tested with water during assembly for performance
checking. Condensed droplets of water may remain inside the drum. It is

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advisable to run the machine without wash load at 60 C with detergent
for the first time after installation.

4. The programme knob should be turned clockwise only.

5. Programme selection must be done prior to switching on the machine. For
resetting of programme, switch off the machine,select the programme and
re-start. The programmer knob should not be Advanced Ahead Manually
once the programme is selected & Running, as it may affect the
performance of the machine due to excessive vibrations.

6. Press the START button to switch on the machine and release it to switch it
off.

7. Servicing should be handled by the Company’s authorized personnel
only.

8. The door can be opened only after 90 seconds when the wash cycle is
over or machine is switched off. This is a safety feature. The door
should not be forced open.

9. Check label on garments for determining conditions under which fabrics
are to be washed.

10. Use detergent recommended for washing machine.

11. Ensure that the electrical line on which the machine is used can take the
required load.

12. Check the inside of drum before loading the clothes.

13. Protect the machine from direct sunlight and do not splash water on
it. Clean with a damp cloth.

14. Keep your machine dry to avoid corrosion / rusting. Take special care to
wipe the machine after cleaning the coin trap.

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15. The machine should be ideally installed on the floor. It can be installed on
any suitable platform or trolley, if desired by the customer.

16. Clean the shell lower and detergent tray periodically by taking out the
detergent tray.

17. Prolonged use of water carrying impurities, salts etc. may result in scale
formation on the surfaces of the components that are exposed to water.
Periodical descaling using approved descaling agent is advisable for longer
life of the components.

SPECIAL NOTE

ONLY USE A DETERGENT RECOMMENDED FOR FRONT LOADING WASHING
MACHINES. A DETERGENT WHICH FOAMS EXCESSIVELY CAN DAMAGE THE
MOTOR AND DETERIORATE THE RINSE QUALITY.

INSTALL MACHINE IN A ROOM WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.AVOID A
ROOM WITH NO WINDOWS. THE BACK OF THE MACHINE SHOULD BE AT
LEAST 4 INCHES (100 mm )AWAY FROM THE WALL.

IF YOU USE A COVER OR TABLE CLOTH ON THE TOP LID, MAKE SURE
THAT THE VENTILATION SLOTS AT THE BACK ARE NOT COVERED OR
BLOCKED. THIS PRECAUTION WILL PROLONG THE LIFE OF
ELECTRICAL AND RUBBER COMPONENTS.

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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 : 1.9 kW

Drum : Stainless Steel

0

Temperature Selection : Cold to 90 C

Drain Pump Rating : 30 Watts

Water Consumption : 45 litres for normal wash.

Power Consumption : 0.15 - 0.25 unit for cold wash

0

(Cotton Wash Programme) : 1.2 - 1.4 unit hot wash at 60 C

Connected Load : 2.35 KW Max.

Programme Duration : 3 to 132 minutes

Power supply : 220-240 V, Single Phase, 50 Hz

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Water Pressure : 1 bar ( 1.03 kg/cm ) - 10 bar ( 10.3 kg/cm )

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Capacity depends on size, texture and combination of clothes
Depending on water pressure, Water hardness, Water inlet Temperature, Quantity
and type of textile, Detergents used, Degree of soiling, Ambient condition, selected
additional functions & power supply fluctuations the actual values given on or with
the machine can deviate from the declared standard values, as they are tested
according to the laboratory conditions

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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. WTSTRAQ 6kgB

DEALER’S NAME :

CUSTOMER’S NAME :

ADDRESS :

PIN CODE :

TEL. NO. (Resi.) (Off.)

E-MAIL :

MOTOR SR. NO. :

DATE OF PURCHASE :

IFB Industries Limited, Plot No. IND - 5, Sector - 1, East Calcutta Township, Calcutta - 700 078

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