Owner’s Manual LAUNDROMAID ELECTROLOGIC 1100 CONTENTS TOP LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE 2 Features 2 Accessories 3 Safety Precautions 4 Installation 6 Electrical Installation 7 Loading the Machine 8 Control Functions 9 Programme Selections 10 Time delayed Start 11 Customising Programmes 12 Adding Detergents 12 Starting the Machine 13 Maintenance 14 Technical Specification 15 Trouble Shooting 16 Service www.defy.co.
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. COLD WATER TAP DETERGENT BOX SOFTENER INLET.
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.
PIPE DRAIN • The minimum inside diameter of the pipe drain should be 30mm and the pipe should be able to drain 30 litres per minute. • The top lip of the pipe should be at least 860mm (B) above floor level and not higher than 1300mm. B 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.
FOR THREADED TAPS Connect the inlet hose to the tap by turning the connector. CONNECTOR WASHER If necessary use the connector inlet supplied CONNECTOR INLET CONNECTOR HOSE Attach the other end of the hose to the machine inlet WASHER HOSE Open the water taps and check for any leaks. Tighten fittings if necessary. 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.
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.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS P O W E R F U Z Z Y HOT COLD DETERGENT PRO GRAM ME H IG H 6 10 14 18 LOW 1 2 3 4 FEED SM A LL 1 3 5 7 9 MED. W ASH TEMP SOAK REM POW ER O N / O FF OE RES IE M IN HO UR LE START UE HOLD W A TER LEVEL PROGR. D E LA Y W A SH R IN S E S P IN Press this pad to turn the power on or off. Press this pad to select the water temperature. Repeated pressing will highlight COLD COLD + HOT HOT. WASH TEMP WATER LEVEL DELAY 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 BLANKET PROGRAMME Use this programme for washing blankets, curtains and small rugs. START HOLD PROGR. Select BLANKET Select water level and temp.
START HOLD PROGR. Select HEAVY NOTE: If you wish to SOAK, press the WASH button to adjust to SOAK after completing the programme selection. WOOL PROGRAMME (The water temperature is automatically set to COLD) Wash 1.5 kg maximum. Do not wash chamois or leather. START HOLD CYCLE Select WOOL NOTE: Water temperature is automatically set at COLD and LOW Water level is not selectable. TIME DELAYED START The wash cycle completion time may be delayed by 2 to 48 hours.
CUSTOMISING PROGRAMMES SELECTION PROCEDURE WASH ONLY WASH RINSE ONLY SPIN ONLY Press the Power ON / OFF pad. START HOLD RINSE • Press SPIN WASH AND RINSE WASH RINSE WASH AND SPIN WASH SPIN RINSE AND SPIN RINSE SPIN WASH, RINSE AND SPIN WASH RINSE SPIN the Start Hold pad to begin the programme. • Press the Start Hold pad once more to interrupt the programme and stop the machine. • Press the Start Hold pad once more to continue the programme from where it was interrupted.
ADDING DETERGENT, BLEACH AND SOFTENER Inlet hole Load line Detergent drawer • • • • Softener inlet Bleach inlet Add a measured amount of detergent to the detergent drawer. Use only detergent specifically recommended for top loading washers and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If required, add a measure of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach inlet. Avoid spilling bleach onto the clothes in the machine as undiluted bleach may damage them.
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.
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 capacity11.00 kg. Power source 220-230V AC / 50 Hz Power consumption 480 W Dimensions in mm.
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.
SERVICE 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 machine or send a qualified technician to repair it. The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the text and illustrations in this book are subject to change without notice.
