WMY 81443 MLCM
Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Defy washing machine. We hope that you get the best results from your machine which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the machine and keep it as a reference for future use. If the machine is handed over to a new owner please ensure that the user manual accompanies the machine.
1 Important instructions for safety and environment This section contains safety instructions that will help protect you from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty 1.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, after sales service or a similarly qualified person (preferably an electrician) or someone designated by the importer in order to avoid possible risks. • Place the machine on a rigid, flat and level surface. • Do not place it on a long-pile rug or similar surfaces. • Do not place the machine on a high platform or near the edge on a cascaded surface. • Do not place the machine on the power cable. • Never use sponge or scrub materials.
2 Installation Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the machine . To make the machine ready for use, review the information in the user manual and make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the Authorized Service Agent. If they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.
1. Connect the special hoses supplied with the machine to the water inlets on the machine . Red hose (left) (max. 90 ºC) is for hot water inlet, blue hose (right) (max. 25 ºC) is for cold water inlet. • The end of the hose must not be bent, it must not be stepped on and the hose must not be pinched between the drain and the machine. • If the length of the hose is too short, use it by adding an original extension hose. Length of the hose may not be longer than 3.2 m.
Transportation of the machine 1. Unplug the machine before transporting it. 2. Remove water drain and water supply connections. 3. Drain all water that has remained in the machine . 4. Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure; C A Never move the machine without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place! warning: Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from reach of the children. 3 Preparation 3.
C When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover read the manufacturer's instructions on the package carefully and follow the suggested dosage values. Use measuring cup if available. Detergent Drawer The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: – (1) for prewash – (2) for main wash – (3) for softener – (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the softener compartment.
Soiling Level Clothes Colours (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 °C) Powder and liquid detergents recommended for colours can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes. It is Heavily Soiled recommended to use powder detergents to clean clay and soil stains and the stains that are sensitive to bleaches. Use detergents without bleach.
4 Operating the machine 4.1 Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 6 - On / Off button 7 - Start / Pause button 8 - End Time Adjustment button 9 - Auxiliary Function buttons 10 - Programme Selection lights 1. Programme selection knob 2 - Spin Speed Adjustment button 3 - Temperature adjustment button 4 - Display 5 - Programme follow-up indicator 4.
4.3 Programme selection 1 Determine the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the "Programme and consumption table". 2 Select the desired programme with the “Programme Selection” knob. 88 C 1888 0 C 88:88 Programmes are limited with the highest spin speed appropriate for that particular type of fabric. When selecting the program you will use, always take fabric type, color, soil degree and permitted water temperature into consideration.
• Hygiene 20° Use this programme for your laundry for which you require washing at lower temperature with intensive and long washing cycle. Use this programme for your laundry for which you require hygienic washing at lower temperature. • Rinse Use when you want to rinse or starch separately. • Spin+Drain Use to drain the water in the machine. 4.4 Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended temperature for the programme appears on the temperature indicator.
4.6 Programme and consumption table EN Auxiliary functions 60-Cold 1600 60-Cold 40** 90 60 40 60 40 90 4 8 8 8 4 4 8 42 81 78 78 71 68 60 0.70 2,40 1,80 1,10 1,10 0,70 2,00 1600 1600 1600 1600 1200 1200 1400 Cottons Synthetics Daily Xpress • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pet hair removal 1600 0.78 Rinse Hold 1.00 42 Rinse Plus 49 4 Anti-Creasing Max.
4.7 Auxiliary function selection Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the programme. Whenever a programme is selected, the frames of the auxiliary function symbol that are selectable together will illuminate. When you select an auxiliary function, the interior area of the auxiliary function symbol also illuminates. 88 C 1888 0 88:88 C Frame of the auxiliary function symbol that cannot be selected with the current programme does not illuminate.
In order for the End Time function is activated and the programme is completed at the end of the specified time, you must press Start / Pause button after adjusting the time. 88 C 1888 0 88:88 4.10 Loading door lock There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the door in cases when the water level is unsuitable. "Door Locked" symbol appears on the display when the loading door is locked.
Changing the auxiliary function, speed and temperature Depending on the step the programme has reached, you can cancel or activate the auxiliary functions. See, "Auxiliary function selection". You can also change the speed and temperature settings. See, "Spin speed selection" and "Temperature selection". C The loading door will not open if the water temperature in the machine is high or the water level is above the door opening. 4.
After every washing check that no foreign substance is left in the drum. If the holes on the bellow shown in the figure is blocked, open the holes using a toothpick. C A Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum. Clean the stains on the drum surface by using cleaning agents for stainless steel. Never use steel wool or wire wool. WARNING: Never use sponge or scrub materials. These will damage the painted and plastic surfaces. 5.
Discharging the water when the machine does not have an emergency draining hose: a Place a large container in front of the filter to catch water from the filter. b Loosen pump filter (anticlockwise) until water starts to flow. Fill the flowing water into the container you have placed in front of the filter. Always keep a piece of cloth handy to absorb any spilled water. c When the water inside the machine is finished, take out the filter completely by turning it.
6 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark DEFY Model name WMY 81443 MLCM Rated capacity (kg) 8 Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1) A+++ 193 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1.000 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.
7 Troubleshooting Problem Programme cannot be started or selected. Water in the machine. Machine does not fill with water. Machine does not drain water. Machine vibrates or makes noise. Reason Solution Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). To cancel the programme, turn the Programme Selection knob to select another programme. Previous programme will be cancelled.
Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not countdown. (*) There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Machine does not switch to spinning step. (*) There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Automatic unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. Automatic unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. Check the filter and the draining hose.
Problem Laundry became stiff after washing. (**) Reason Solution Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Using insufficient amount of detergent for the water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the water hardness. If detergent is put in the prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent in the correct compartment.
8 Owner’s responsibility Since the following are not factory faults, they are the owners responsibility: • Damage to the exterior finish, breakage ofcomponents, damage through improper use or installation of the washing machine or damage caused by moving the washing machine.
9 Service Centres South African Service Agents: Sub-Saharan Africa Service Agents: BLOEMFONTEIN 160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301 Tel: 051 400 3900 Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za ZAMBIA: SOUTHGATE INVESTMENTS LTD Plot 1606, Sheki Sheki Road P.O. Box 33681 Lusaka, 10101, Zambia Tel: +260 0211 242332I3 Fax: +260 0211 242933 sgiservicecentre@microlink.zm CAPE TOWN 5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441 Tel: 021 526 3000 CapeTown.Service@defy.co.
10 Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean machine s, 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.
