Malber P-21 Owner Manual

Washing machine

P 21

Installation and users' instruction

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CONTENTS

SAFETY

DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

INSTALLATION

WARNINGS

SETTING-UP THE MACHINE

USEFUL ADVICE

CLOTHING CARE LABELS

BEFORE WASHING

USING THE PROGRAMMES

FUNCTION BUTTONS

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2

2

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

MAINTENANCE

IF THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Thank you for having chosen our product.
This appliance is safe and easy to use. It has been constructed according to international safety
standards designed to protect the user. In order to familiarise yourself with the machine and
ensure its long working life, we strongly recommend that you read this instruction manual
carefully.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

* To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

* Read all instructions before using the

appliance.

* Do not run appliance while you are out of

the home.

* Do not allow children to play on or in the

appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children.

* Before the appliance is removed from

service or discarded, remove the door to
the washing compartment.

* Do not reach into the appliance if the drum

is moving.

* Do not install or store this appliance where

it will be exposed to the weather.
* Do not tamper with controls.
* Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the user-repair

instructions or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have

the skills to carry out.
* Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,

or other flammable or explosive substances

to the wash water. These substances give

off vapors that could ignite or explode.
* Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas

may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot

water system has not been used for such a

period, before using a washing machine or

combination washer-dryer, turn on all water

faucets and let the water flow from each for

several minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

flammable, do not smoke or use an open

flame during this time.

in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, cooking oils, or other flammable
or explosive substances because they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be properly grounded.

In the event of malfunction pr breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current. This appliance
isequipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding condutor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appliance outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment

grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance -if it will not fit the outle, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

This manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not wash or dry articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked

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DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

The washing machine is a domestic appliance capable of washing any type of fabric at any time.
* The machine has been constructed in steel panels which have been treated and painted to guarantees

that its aesthetic qualities remain unaltered over time.
* The motor and all moving parts have been designed and manufactured to guarantee the minimum

possible noise levels
* The large well-mounted stainless steel drum will ensure a better quality wash and help to prolong

the life of your washing
* The easy to use control panel will satisfy all your washing and drying needs (see control panel and

programme table).
* The wide door makes loading and unloading your washing much easier.
* The very high stability of the machine is the result of extensive research by our technicians on the

equilibrium of masses in movement.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel in line with the instructions supplied by the
manufacturer. Incorrect installation may result in damage or injury.
The machine can be installed anywhere providing the ambient temperature is not less than 3°C and
the wires or pipes on the rear of the machine are not squashed.

WARNINGS

For transport reasons, the machine’s oscillating group is locked in place by 4 spacers and screws. Before
using the machine, remove the locking screws with a suitable wrench.
Insert a screwdriver in the holes and lever out the 4 plastic spacers as shown in the figure.
N.B. If the spacers cannot be removed from the machine in this way, open the rear panel, remove them
and replace the panel.

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SETTING-UP THE MACHINE

Place the machine near to the connection points and ensure that it is
level.
To do this, adjust the feet by screwing or unscrewing them as required.
When the machine is level, tighten the lock nuts on the feet using a
spanner.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Check that the power supply and socket are correctly sized for the maximum
load demand of your machine. The power supply voltage is indicated on the
rating plate inside the door of the washing machine.
The domestic power supply must be equipped with an earth. If this requirement
is not complied with, the manufacturer will not be held responsible for any
damage or injury caused.

FIG. 4A

WATER CONNECTION

Allow a good quantity of water to flow out of the
system until it is clear and free of impurities,
especially if the plant is new or has not been used
for some time. Two separate hoses to two faucets;
one hot and one cold.
Connect the hose from the hot water tap to the valve
with red filter and the hose from the cold water tap
to the other valve. Check that the other end of the
pipe is tightened properly.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Position the drain hose between a minimum of 60
cm and a maximum 90 cm from floor level.
N.B. To prevent siphoning, do not make the machine
drain hose connection air tight.
If the water system is not provided with a drain, use
the bracket supplied to position the drain pipe over
a washbasin then tie it to a tap.

A

MIN. 60 CM
MAX.90 CM

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USEFUL ADVICE

* Separate the washing according to type of fabric.

* Wash coloured and white articles separately.

* Check the clothing care labels affixed to the articles and set the appropriate programme and temperature.

* In order to obtain good results from the wash, distribute the washing evenly inside the machine

alternating small items with larger ones.

* In order not to waste water, energy and detergent, it is advisable to load the machine to its maximum

recommended capacity.

* Do not use the pre-wash unless it is strictly necessary. This will reduce water, energy consumption

and time by an average of 10%.

* Try to avoid overloading the machine with articles in towelling only.

* Carefully check that there are no objects left in the pockets of the articles to wash as these may block

the drain pump.

Stains exist that cannot be removed by machine washing alone.
The following paragraphs describe how to pre-treat stained fabrics before loading them in the machine.
This will help prevent an unsuccessful wash and the formation of stain rings.
* Wax: Scratch away as much of the wax as possible using a blunt knife, then iron with a piece of silk

paper between the iron itself and the stained item.

* Ball-point and felt-tip pens: Dab the stain with a cloth damped with 90° colourless alcohol. Take care

not to increase the stain.

* Ironing marks: If the fabric is discoloured, follow the same procedure described for “damp and mould”

stains.

* Rust: Use a rust remover, carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions.

* Chewing gum: Dilute it with acetone and remove using a clean cloth.

* Paint: Do not allow the paint to dry. Treat it immediately with the solvent indicated on the paint

container (water, Turps, trichloroethylene), soap it and rinse.

* Lipstick: Dab it with ether if the stain is on wool or cotton or use trichloroethylene if on silk.

* Nail varnish: Place the stained part of the item over a sheet of absorbent paper and then dampen the

reverse side of the item with acetone, frequently changing the absorbent paper under the stain. Repeat
the procedure until the stain has disappeared.

* Metal stain: Apply lemon juice until the stain has disappeared or greatly reduced in intensity.

* Grass: Soap it delicately and treat with diluted bleach.
For woollen items, 90° alcohol can produce good results.

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HOW CAN I WASH ALMOST ANYTHING?

Tennis shoes. Tennis shoes or plimsolls can be machine washed. Just remove any mud from them before

starting the wash cycle.

Net curtains should be washed alone. They should first be folded, to stop them creasing excessively, and then

placed in a net bag or pillowcase.

Quilted wind-cheaters can be machine washed. In this case limit the maximum machine load to just over 50%.

It is also advisable to carry out an extra rinse at the end of the wash cycle.

Printed T-shirts and shirts will last longer if washed inside out.

CLOTHING CARE LABELS

Learn to recognise the symbols on the clothing care labels to obtain a better wash and ensure that the articles
have a longer life.

Washing Bleach Dry cleaningIroning Drying

Resistant fabric

Delicate fabric

9595

Wash up to 95°C

6060

Wash up to 60°C

4040

Wash up to 40°C

Hand wash

cl

Bleach in cold
water

Do not bleach

Iron up to 200° max

Iron up to 150° max

Iron up to 100° max

Do not iron

A

Dry clean with
solvent

P

Do not dry clean

F

Dry clean only with:
perchloride, aviation fuel
pure alcohol, R 111 and R 113

Dry clean only with:
aviation fuel, pure
alcohol and R113

Dry flat

Hang to dry

Dry on clothes

hanger

Machine dry at normal
temperature

Machine dry at low
temperature

Do not machine dry

3030

Wash up to 30°C

Do not wash in water

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BEFORE WASHING

Before each wash ensure that:

- the water connections are correct, the drain
hose is properly positioned (see water
connection) and that the feed valve is open

- with dry hands, insert the plug in the mains socket.

- sort the wash into types of fabric (refer to clothing
care symbols).

-

check that there are no objects left in any of the

pockets of the items to wash, as these may damage
the washing, the appliance or the filter.

- open the door

- load the washing and close the door.

closed

opened

N.B. When adding detergent to the dispenser,
remember to avoid any spillage into the softener
compartment, in that this would create a soapy
rinse and stain the fabrics white. Vice versa, if
softener is added to the detergent compartment,
the quality of the wash will be compromised.

IF FORESEEN
CONTAINER
LIQUID
DETERGENT

- add low-suds detergent and softener (if required)
recommended for automatic washing machines.
Follow the dosage instructions written on the packet.
N.B. Excessive softener can damage the washing.

N.B. When using a liquid detergent
(recommended for programmes without pre­wash), use the special container (if provided)
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remember to remove the liquid detergent
container when using soap powder.

YES

NO

- close the detergent dispenser drawer.

Warning! do not attempt to remove the detergent
drawer while the appliance is operating, as this will
cause water to flow out.

- Select the required programme and temperature according to
the programme table.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric sckoc, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance

Use of supplementary

Knob

(P)*

PREWASH

SUPER WASH

REGULAR WASH

RINSES

DRAIN SPIN

Temp

options

Any

Any

Any

Cold

Dispenser

compart-

ment

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

Examples and degree

of soiling

To rinse or refresh
articles fabrics that
have not been
used for some time

Sheets, white and solid
colour tablecloths,
towels, underwear;
normal soil

For articles in
cotton,linen or jute with
colours that may run.

To rinse or refresh
articles fabrics that
have not been
used for some time

Intensive spin

Quan-

tity in

Up to

Program
description

Wash for about 5
min.

5

Main wash, in about 55

Up to

min. with hot water

5

rinses, softener,
empty and final spin

Main wash,in about

Up to

Up to

Up to

35-40min.
rinses, softener,

5

empty and final spin

Rinses, softener,
empty and final spin

5

Empty
and final spin

5

Spin

speed

1000

WARM

RINSE

NO NO NO NO

requi-

red

requi-

1000

red

requi-

1000

red

1000

buttons

EXTRA

RINSE

As

As

requi-

red

As

As

requi-

red

As

As

requi-

red

NO NO

NO

SPIN

As

requi-

red

As

requi-

red

As

requi-

red

As

requi-

red

Knob

(P)*

QUICK WASH

RINSES

DRAIN SPIN

Knob

(P)*

WOOL /
HAND WASH

Temp

options

Any

Cold

Temp

options

Any

Dispenser

compart-

ment

2

1

3

2

1

3

Dispenser

compart-

ment

2

1

3

Examples and degree

of soiling

For articles in
cotton,linen or jute very
little dirty.

To rinse or refresh
articles fabrics that
have not been
used for some time

Delicate
spin

Examples and degree

of soiling

Machine washable
wool

Quan-

tity in

kg

Maxi
mum
2,5

Maxi
mum

Program

description

Main wash,in about 35­40min, with cold and hot
water, rinses, softener,
empty and final spin

Rinses, softener,
empty and final spin

2,5

Maxi

Final spin

mum
2,5

Quan-

tity in

kg

Maxi
mum
1

Program

description

High water level wash,
in about 35 min
rinses, softener, empty
and final delicate spin

Spin

speed

800

800

800

Spin

speed

500

Use of supplementary

buttons

WARM

RINSE

As

requi-

red

As

requi-

EXTRA

RINSE

As

requi-

red

NO

red

NONO

Use of supplementary

buttons

As

EXTRA

RINSE

As

requi-

red

WARM

RINSE

requi-

red

NO

SPIN

As

requi-

red

As

requi-

red

As

requi-

red

NO

SPIN

As

requi-

red

* Position of programmer knob

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

A B C DPM

A- PROGRAM TABLE
B- DETERGENT DISPENSER
C- PUSH BUTTONS

D- PILOT LAMP
P- PROGRAMMER KNOB
M- TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB

Selecting the program and start-up

Select the program you require by turning the knob until the indicator coincides with the number of the program
to be selected The machine will start-up when the button or the knob are in the position "1" or "ON" .

Temperature control knob

The temperature Control Knob lets you select the best wash temperature for each load. The temperature options
are restricted on some of the programs (as show in the table on page 7).

LOW SPEED
HIGH SPEED

WARM

RINSE

SPIN SPEED ADJUSTMENT BUTTON

This function allows the spin speed to be altered by pressing the button

WARM RINSE BUTTON

Press this button to have last rinse warm. This function only on regular and perma press cycles.

1

EXTRA

0

RINSE

1
0

NO

SPIN

EXTRA RINSE BUTTON

The washing machine has been set up so that water consumption is reduced to a minimum;
three rinses are usually sufficient. If desired, it is possible to use an additional rinse cycle, by
selecting the button

NO SPIN BUTTON

To avoid any kind of spin select this button

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USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

The washing machine is a domestic appliance that does not need any special maintenance
in that it has been designed and built to last. Nevertheless, some precautions do need
to be taken (see chapter on warnings).
When carrying our the following operations, make sure that the plug has been removed

from the mains socket and that the water feed valve is closed.

PERIODIC CLEANING OF THE DRAWER

The machine must not be cleaned with solvents, but merely using a damp and slightly soapy cloth.
The drawer should be cleaned whenever residual detergent starts to build up.
To extract the drawer, simply pull it from its housing and then clean it under running water.

CLEANING THE PUMP FILTER

This operation should be carried out at least once a month. When cleaning the filter, make sure that there is no
water left in the drum.
The operation is carried out by placing a shallow container or rag under the filter door to catch any water that
may spill out. Remove the filter from its housing by turning it anticlockwise half a turn and then pulling outwards.
The filter is cleaned by holding it under running water and ensuring that all the deposits are removed.
Then replace the filter in its housing, turning it clockwise. Make sure that it is seated properly and locked in its
housing.

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IF THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK

Before calling for assistance, check that the operations described below have been carried out correctly as this
will save both time and money.

It will not start (indicator light off)

Make sure that:

1) Mains power is available

2) The plug is inserted properly in the socket

3) The programmer knob has been pulled out, or the
on/off button where fitted has been pressed (using
the washing machine).

4) The door is closed

It does not fill with water

Make sure that:

1) There is water in the supply system

2) The valve is open

3) There are no kinks in the feed hose

4) With the appliance disconnected from the mains,
clean the inlet filter between the valve and the water
feed hose.

The door will not open

1) Wait three minutes after the programme has finished

Try to start the appliance again to see whether the
problem has been solved.
If the problem persists, call the service centre stating:

1) The type of problem

2) The washing machine model

3) The serial number of the machine reported on the
rating plate inside the filter door

It will not start (with indicator light on)

Make sure that:

1) The programmer knob is set on the required
programme

2) See problem “does not fill" with water

I cannot see any water during the wash

This is simply because the new technology used in the
machine guarantees double the wash with half the
water, the environment is protected and you save
energy.

It will not drain or spin

Make sure that:

1) The drain hose is positioned correctly

2) There are no kinks in the drain hose

3) The quantity of detergent is not excessive

4) The detergent dispenser drawer is not blocked with
detergent

5) The detergent is that recommended for washing
machines

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DIMENSIONS
WATER PRESSURE

WEIGHT OF CLOTHES

ELECTRICAL DATA

Width 59,5 cm - Height 85 cm - Dept 53 cm
0,05 MPa minimum - 1MPa maximum

5 kg

See plate with technical features inside the door

I can see too much foam

Make sure that:

1) The detergent is designed for washing machines

It vibrates or is noisy

Make sure that:

1) Large items have not become tangled (sheets,
tablecloths, etc.)

2) The washing machine is properly levelled

3) The four transport screws and spacers have been
removed.

MAXIMUM SPIN SPEED

1000 Rpm

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