Owner’s Manual AUTOMAID SM CONTENTS 2 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 13 14 www.defy.co.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DEFY 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 Automaid 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.
Levelling 1. The machine must stand firmly on the floor. Any instability will negatively affect its performance when in use. 2. The machine has two adjustable feet at the front. 3. To level the machine, loosen the plastic lock nuts on the adjustable feet. 4. Rotate the feet until the machine stands firm and level. 5. Tighten the lock nuts firmly. 6. Caution: Never remove the lock nuts and feet from the machine. NOT LEVELLED NOT LOCKED LEVELLED AND LOCKED FLOOR Connecting to the cold water supply 1.
Electrical connection 1. The power cord must be connected to a 15 amp earthed wall socket 2. Do not connect the machine through a double adaptor. It requires a dedicated power point 3. 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. THE DETERGENT DRAWER 1. 2. 3.
FEATURES 1 On / Off button Push the button for power ‘ON’ Push the button once more for power “OFF’ 2 Quick Wash button Selecting this feature will shorten the wash time for lightly soiled fabrics. Quick wash may be used for cotton and synthetic programmes at temperatures below 60°C 3 Rinse and Hold button Selecting this feature will stop the machine during the final rinse cycle with water in the tub.
FEATURES - Continued Door Open the door by gently pulling on the handle. Close the door by pushing firmly until it clicks into place. Note: The door locks during the wash cycle Switch the machine off and allow 1 to 2 minutes for the safety lock to disengage. (a click sound will be heard) Thereafter the door may be opened. Note: The door may be reversed to improve access. This conversion should be carried out by a qualified appliance technician.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES Cottons - Programmes A, B and C These programmes are suitable for white and coloured cotton fabrics. A: Programme with pre-wash, main wash, three rinses and spin. B: Programme with main wash, three rinses and spin. C: The spin programme is included in A and B. Should an additional spin be required, advance the programme selector knob round the dial and back to C.
PROGRAMME GUIDE PROGRAMMES FABRICS TEMPERATURE DETERGENT PRE QUICK RINSE LOAD °C COMPARTMENT WASH WASH & kg HOLD WHITE COLOUR Heavily 50-90 40-50 soiled cotton and linen Normally 30-90 30-40 B Cotton main wash soiled cotton and linen C Cotton spin A Cotton pre-wash Soiled 30-60 F Synthetic wash synthetics and blends 30-40 / + // * * 5.0 // * 5.0 // * * 2.5 // * 2.0 // * 1.
OPERATING THE MACHINE Sorting the laundry Sort the laundry in one of the following the following groups: 1. White cotton and linen as well as robust colourfast fabrics. 2. Synthetics and synthetic blends as well as non colourfast fabrics 3. Delicate fabrics such as silks and rayon 4. Wool Loading the machine It is important not to overload the machine as this will prevent it from washing properly. You should be able to fit a hand between the top of the drum and the wash load in the drum.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Detergent Dispenser To remove residual detergent, pull the dispenser drawer outward, press on the marked area of the siphon, and pull the drawer free. Wash the dispenser and the housing in water before re-inserting the dispenser. Siphon To prevent clogging, the siphon (the coloured component in the dispenser) should be cleaned after every 30—40 washes. Grasp the edges and pull the siphon free. Clean away any residual softener and carefully re-fit the siphon.
PROBLEM WASHING – Check List Greasy stains on washing. • Use more detergent if washing is heavily soiled. • Use both pre-wash and main wash programmes. • Check that the machine is not overloaded. Grey, dirty looking washing. • Use more detergent if the washing is heavily soiled or if the machine is located in a hard water area. • Use pre-wash and main wash programmes. • Check that the machine is not overloaded.
TROUBLE SHOOTING - Continued The machine will not work at all. Check: • House fuses or circuit breakers. • Wall socket ( plug in another appliance to check ) • That the door is closed properly. • That the water tap is open. • That a programme has been selected. • That the ON/ Off button has been pressed in. • That the indicator light is on. The machine does not drain or spin. Check: • That the drain hose is not kinked or obstructed. • That the outlet pipe or sink is not blocked.
INTERNATIONAL FABRIC CARE LABELS Recommended washing temperature No dry cleaning Bleach can be used No spin Do not use bleach May be washed in centrifugal machine Wash by hand only Do not wash in centrifugal machine Dry on horizontal surface Line dry Do not wash Ironing is permitted Dry clean Do not iron Chemicals can be used Use a warm iron only NOT HOT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Capacity (dry load) Height Width Depth Net weight Power requirement Nominal current Motor power Heater power Washing speed Spin speed Water pressure 5 kg. 850 mm. 600 mm. 540 mm. 60 kg. 220V, 50 Hz. 10 A 300 W 1900 W 52 rev/min Max. 800 — 500 rev/min 5N / cm² –100N / cm² The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the text and illustrations in this book are subject to change without notice.
