WMY 71283 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 Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life.
4 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Model name Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1) DEFY WMY 71283 MLCM 7 A+++ 169 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 0.968 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.
4.1 Installation • Apply to the nearest authorized service agent for the installation of your product. • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility. • Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.
4.1.4 Connecting water supply C A The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher. If you are going to use the double water-inlet product as a single (cold) water-inlet unit, you must install the supplied stopper to the hot water valve before operating the product.
4.1.6 Adjusting the feet A 1 2 3. CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems. CAUTION: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts. Otherwise, they will get damaged. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand. Adjust the feet until the product stands in a stable and balanced way.
4.2 Preparation 4.2.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, color, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case.
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener C 2 When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available. 3 1 The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: – (1) for prewash – (2) for main wash – (3) for softener – ( ) in addition, there is a siphon piece in the softener compartment.
If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup: • Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash. • Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function. If you are going to use the Delayed Start function, do not use liquid detergent.
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Whites Black/Dark Colours Delicates/ Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended temperature range temperature range based o based on soiling level: cold -40 C) on soiling level: cold o -40 C) (Recommended temperature range based on soiling o level: cold -30 C) Powder and liquid detergents recommended for colors can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes.
4.3 Operating the product 4.3.
4.3.2 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". 1 Select the desired programme with the “Programme Selection” knob. C 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.
• Agua 40’40° Use this programme to wash your lightly soiled and unstained cotton laundry in a short time. • Sports Use this programme to wash your garments that are worn for a short time such as sportswear. It is suitable to wash little amount of cotton / synthetic blended garments. • Enxaguamento (Rinse) Use when you want to rinse or starch separately. • Centrif. + Drenagem (Spin + Drain) Use to drain the water in the machine. 4.3.
4.3.6 Programme and consumption table Woollens Hand Wash BabyProtect Dark Care Shirts Mix 40 Aqua 40’/40° Gentle Care 20° Hygiene 20° Xpress Super Short Daily Xpress - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • * * • • * • • • • Pet hair removal 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1200 1200 1200 1200 1600 1000 800 1000 1400 1200 1600 1400 1400 1400 1400 Rinse Hold 0.97 0.59 0.59 2.20 1.55 0.90 1.10 0.60 0.25 0.25 1.90 0.60 1.00 0.70 0.60 0.15 0.40 0.15 2.00 1.10 0.
4.3.7 Auxiliary function selection Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the programme. Whenever a programme is selected, if a relevant auxiliary function is selected its related indicator light will illuminate. C Indicator lights of the auxiliary functions that are not allowed to be selected with the current programme will flash and an audio warning is given. C Some functions cannot be selected together.
If you want to cancel End Time function, press On / Off button to turn off and on the machine. C 1 2 3 4 Do not use liquid detergents when you activate End Time function! There is the risk of staining of the clothes. Open the loading door, place the laundry and put detergent, etc. Select the washing programme, temperature, spin speed and, if required, the auxiliary functions. Set the end time of your choice by pressing the End Time button. End Time indicator illuminates. Press Start / Pause button.
4.3.11.3 Adding or taking out laundry 1. Press the Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode. The programme follow-up light of the relevant step during which the machine was switched into the pause mode will flash. 2. Wait until the Loading Door can be opened. 3. Open the Loading Door and add or take out the laundry. 5. Close the Loading Door. 6. Make changes in auxiliary functions, temperature and speed settings if necessary. 7. Press Start/Pause button to start the machine. 4.3.
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time. Lift the rear part of the siphon to remove it as illustrated.
4.4.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend. If the machine fails to drain water, the pump filter is clogged. Filter must be cleaned whenever it is clogged or in every 3 months. Water must be drained off first to clean the pump filter.
5 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Programme cannot be started or selected. Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds. (see. "Cancellation of program") Water in the machine. Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes in the production. Tap is turned off. Water inlet hose is bent.
Problem Reason 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. Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns gray. (**) The machine will not spin if water is not drained completely. Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might have been activated due to too much detergent usage.
Problem Reason Laundry became stiff after washing. (**) Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. Detergent might be mixed with the softener. Laundry does not smell like the softener. (**) Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. Detergent might be mixed with the softener. Detergent residue in the detergent Detergent is put in wet drawer. drawer. (**) Detergent has gotten damp. Water pressure is low.
6 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: BLOEMFONTEIN 160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301 Tel: 051 400 3900 Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za CAPE TOWN 5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441 Tel: 021 526 3000 CapeTown.Service@defy.co.za DURBAN 35 Intersite Avenue, Umgeni Business Park, Durban, 4051 Tel: 031 268 3300 Durban.Service@defy.co.za EAST LONDON 16 Bowls Rd. Arcadia, East London, 5201 Tel: 043 743 7100 EastLondon.Service@defy.co.za JOHANNESBURG Cnr. Mimetes & Kruger Sts. Denver ext.
10 Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) 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.
