Owner’s Manual LAUNDROMAIN ELECTRLOGIC 850 TOP LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE www.defy.co.za CONTENTS 2 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 9 11 12 13 14 Features Accessories Safety Precautions Installation Electrical Installation Loading the Machine Functions of the Controls Programme Selections Time Delayed Start Customising Programmes.
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. FEATURES HOT WATER TAP Close the tap when the wash cycle has been completed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not reach inside the tub while the machine is working. Wait until all motion stops. Before washing, check all clothes for loose buttons and tears. Check pockets for coins, pins or other small articles. Close zips and fasteners. Wash small articles inside a pillow slip. Do not wash clothes soaked in petrol, thinners, vegetable oil or any other flammable liquids. Nor should any of these liquids be added to the wash water as they constitute a fire hazard.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING • Remove all packaging and dispose of it in a responsible manner. • 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. POSITIONING • The machine should be installed in a well ventilated place, away from direct sunlight. • Hot and cold water taps should be located within 1 metre of the inlet valves.
INSTALLATION - CONTINUED INLET HOSES • Connect the respective inlet hoses to the hot and cold water taps and to the machine’s inlet fittings. (see sketches below). The hot water inlet is on the left and the cold water inlet on the right. CONVENTIONAL TAPS 1 Pull down the collar of the inlet valve to separate it from the water tap adaptor. 4 Remove the tape and screw (B) into (A). 2 Loosen the four screws in the water tap adaptor. 3 Fit the tap adaptor to the tap so that the rubber seal fits snugly.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION • • • 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.
FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROLS WASH TEMP. HOT FU ZZY COLD DETERGENT FUZZY HIGH MED. ECONOMY LOW WOOL SMALL MIN. TIME WASH CONTROL SPIN ONLY SOAK WASH TEMP POWER ON / OFF RINSE REMAIN HEAVY WATER LEVEL CYCLE DELAY SPIN POW ER START HOLD MODE Press this pad to turn the power on or off. WASH TEMP Press this pad to select the water temperature. Repeated pressing will highlight COLD COLD + HOT HOT. WATER LEVEL Press this pad to select the water level.
PROGRAMME SELECTION FUZZY LOGIC PROGRAMME 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. Do not use the FUZZY programme for woollen or delicate garments. To select Fuzzy, simply press the POWER On pad and then the START / HOLD pad. POWER START HOLD HEAVY PROGRAMME Use this programme for washing blankets, curtains and small rugs. START HOLD CYCLE Select BLANKET. Select water level and temp.
TIME DELAYED START The wash cycle completion time may be delayed by 2 to 48 hours. This feature is particularly useful when you are at work and only want the machine to finish washing just before you arrive home. To cancel the “time Delayed Start” press the power button. Wait five seconds before pressing the power button once more to resume.
CONVENIENT SPIN ONLY SELECTION Press the POWER ON pad. Press the CONTROL pad. Press the START HOLD pad. CONTROL SPIN ONLY START HOLD BEFORE ANY OF THE WASH OPTIONS ARE SELECTED YOU MUST FIRST: • • • • • • • Insert the power plug into an earthed wall socket and switch on. Open the hot and cold water taps. Load the washing into the machine. (see Loading) Add detergent and if necessary softener and bleach. (See Adding detergents) Close the lid. NOTE: DO NOT OPEN THE HOT WATER TAP BY ITSELF.
OPERATING PROCEDURE LOADING DETERGENT • Only use detergents specifically designed for top loading automatic washing machines. • Gently pull the detergent drawer open. • Pour the detergent, the quantity of which is dependent on the wash load, into the detergent drawer and close the drawer. ADDING BLEACH • If desired, liquid chlorine bleach may be added to the bleach inlet as marked on the machine. • Do not allow bleach to spill onto clothing in the tub as undiluted bleach will damage the fabrics.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXTERIOR • Wipe up any detergent, bleach and other spills as they occur with a soft damp cloth. • Periodically clean the cabinet with a damp warm soapy cloth, rinse and dry. CLEANING THE interior • Clean the interior with 250ml of chlorine bleach mixed with 500ml of detergent. • Run the washer through a complete cycle. • Repeat the process if necessary. CARE • Do not put sharp metal objects in the washer. • Check all pockets for pins, paper clips coins, bolts, screws and such.
MAINTENANCE CONTINUED CLEANING THE DRAIN FILTER Place a shallow container under the drainfilter to collect any residual water spillage. Clean the drain filter. Turn the filter cap in an anticlockwise direction. Pull the filter assembly out. Re-fit the filter along the guides ensuring that the groove in the filter aligns with the guide rib. Tighten the cap by turning it in a clockwise direction. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dry weight capacity 8.5 kg.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Most problems are easily solved if the cause is known. BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE TECHNICIAN PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING: PROBLEM The machine will not operate at all. CHECK Is there a power failure? Has the power pad been pressed? Has the start / hold pad been pressed? Is there water in the tub? There is a restricted or no water supply. If the water flow has not stopped after 20 minutes the fault code IE will be displayed and a buzzer will sound to indicate a problem.
