OWNER’S MANUAL You can rely on Defy E L E C T R O L O G I C 9 2 0 INDEX TOP LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE www.defy.co.za 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Features. Accessories. Safety precautions. Installation. Electrical installation. Loading the machine. Functions of the controls. Programme selections. Time delayed start. Customising programmes. Operating procedure. Maintenance. Technical specification. Trouble shooting. Service. Warranty.
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. The hot water inlet is on the left and the cold water inlet on the right. CONNECTING THE WATER INLET HOSES • Connect the inlet hoses to threaded hot and cold water taps and to the machine’s inlet fittings. Take care not to confuse the hot and cold water inlets. The hot water inlet is coloured pink and the cold water inlet is coloured blue.
Loading the machine PREPARATION • Close all zippers, snaps and hooks to prevent them from snagging other articles. • Remove pins, and other hard items to prevent them from scratching the machine. • Empty all pockets and turn them inside out. • Turn down cuffs and turn synthetic knits inside out. • Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. • Treat spots and stains before washing. SORTING • Mix large and small items in each load. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones.
Functions of the controls WASH TEMP. HOT FUZZY COLD DETERGENT FUZZY HIGH POWER ON / OFF RINSE REMAIN HEAVY MED. ECONOMY LOW WOOL SMALL MIN. WASH TIME CONTROL SPIN SPIN ONLY SOAK WASH TEMP WATER LEVEL CYCLE DELAY 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. POWER To select Fuzzy, simply press the POWER On pad and then the START / HOLD pad. 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.
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. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OPEN THE COLD WATER TAP FOR ALL PROGRAMMES. THE MACHINE RINSES IN COLD WATER EVEN WHEN USING A HOT WASH.
Operation procedure continued STARTING THE MACHINE • Close the lid. • Press the POWER ON pad. • Select the desired wash cycle ( either fully automatic FUZZY or any of the preprogrammed washes BLANKET, ECONOMY, WOOL, SOAK or any customised programme). • Press the START / HOLD pad. • The machine will complete the selected programme. Maintenance CLEANING THE EXTERIOR • Wipe up any detergent, bleach and other spills as they occur with a soft damp cloth.
Maintenance continued CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER • Periodically clean the water inlet filter. • Remove the power plug from the wall socket. • Turn off the water taps. • Separate the inlet hose and remove the mesh filter. • Clean the filter with an old toothbrush and re-fit. CLEANING THE DRAIN FILTER Place a shallow container under the drainfilter to collect any residual water spillage. Turn the filter cap in an anticlockwise direction. Pull the filter assembly out. GROOVE Clean the drain filter.
Trouble shooting Most problems are easily solved if the cause is known BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE TECHNICIAN PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING: PROBLEM CHECK The machine will not operate at all. 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.
Service Centres If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualified technician to repair it. BLOEMFONTEIN P.O.Box 1691 Bloemfontein. 9300. 160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301. Tel. 051 400 3900 CAPE TOWN P.O.Box 953 Milnerton. 7435 5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441. Tel. 021 551 8314 EAST LONDON P.O.Box 7006 East London 5200. 16 Bowls Rd. Arcadia, East London 5201.
Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance.
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