8887_CRO2_OPS_COVERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:24 pm Page 3 User guide Please read this user guide carefully before use. This user guide also contains tips on effective washing and important safety notes. www.dyson.
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8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:25 pm Page 3 Contrarotator 2 01 TM The only 2-drum wash action. Conventional washing machines may seem convenient, but their poor performance lets you down. So James Dyson asked his engineers to experiment with every imaginable way of washing to design a better washing machine. Along the way, Dyson engineers made a surprising discovery: washing by hand gave better wash results than single drum machines.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:25 pm Page 4 User Instructions Free registration Registering your Dyson washing machine Every Dyson washing machine comes with a complimentary 3 01 Important safety notes Always: • ensure that the feet are screwed into cabinet before using the 2 year guarantee, with an option to extend the guarantee for Rollerjack to move the machine. Care should be taken when a further 1 to 3 years. For more details on these options, moving it, as it is very heavy.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:26 pm Page 5 Before installation 4 01 Inner transit packaging removal Before installation, check the machine for damage. A qualified person should always carry out installation. All packaging must be removed before the machine is connected to power or water supplies. 7 Using the Dyson spanner remove the four bolts securing the top transit bracket. 8 Remove the four screws securing the bracket to the machine casing and lift out the transit bracket.
887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:26 pm Page 6 Installation 5 01 Specification Dimensions Height 848mm Depth 575mm Width 595mm Weight: 103kg. Voltage: 220-240V, 50Hz. Please refer to rating plate (see section 1 01 for location). Power: 2750W 230V. Please refer to rating plate (see section 1 01 for location). Water pressure: 0.4-5 bar. Capacity: 7kg dry laundry maximum. Location 600 mm MAX. Every Dyson washing machine is tested before it leaves the factory.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:26 pm Page 7 Installation 5 02 Drainage Water supply You can alter the direction of the drainage hose to the left or right. • Connect your machine to the water supply by hand, using the hoses supplied. Only tighten by hand, do not use a spanner. • To change the direction of the machine’s drainage hose, Do not use old hoses. squeeze open the retaining clip using a pair of pliers and hold it open while you rotate the hose.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:26 pm Page 8 Installation 5 03 When all the instructions on the previous pages have been Cold water only supply • If there is no hot water supply, attach the cold and hot hoses to the machine as normal. Then, attach both hoses to a completed, the machine can be installed into its operating position using the Rollerjack handle (see section TM 4 01). Y-piece (which can be bought from most DIY stores) and finally connect the Y-piece to the cold inlet tap.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:26 pm Page 9 Operation 6 01 Detergent use Loading the washing machine • Ensure the machine is plugged into the mains and switched on at the socket. Check that the water supply is on at the mains. • Open the outer and inner doors. • Check the drums are empty before placing the sorted laundry into the washing machine. • Use only powder suitable for automatic washing machines.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:26 pm Page 10 Starting your wash 7 01 To start your wash cycle using the default settings 1 Switch on the machine 2 Select the programme Select Cotton/Synthetics/Wool/ Delicate/Handwash items or Duvet cycle. Temperature, spin and soil type settings will automatically adjust to the default settings to give the best options for the selected wash. Please see section 8 01 for details of how to change the default settings.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:27 pm Page 11 3 Start your wash cycle Press to start your chosen programme. Pause your wash cycle To pause the wash, for example to add a forgotten item to the wash, press the ‘Start’ button. Press ‘Start’ once more to resume the wash. When a programme is paused, the door may remain locked for safety reasons (see section 8 01 for the door lock). Cancel your wash cycle End of wash cycle The display will show ‘Programme finished’ once the cycle is complete.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:27 pm Page 12 Optional settings 8 01 To personalise the default wash programmes Adjust your programme After selecting the fabric type, press the temperature, spin and soil type buttons to scroll through the options and select your preferred settings. Note: on certain programmes some options are not available (see section 9 02).
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 13 Additional options To activate any of the additional options below after you have Start delay selected your programme, press Selected models only your desired option button once; This allows you to programme press it again to cancel the option. the wash to finish when you want it to.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 14 Fabric care and advice Wash tips Do not: • wash frayed or torn fabrics. • wash items unsuitable for washing machines e.g. trainers, shoes or rucksacks. Always: Care label • check the wash care label on laundry to select the most appropriate programme. If you are unsure of the care label, use a gentle programme such as Wool. Mixed fabric load • wash a mixed load according to the most delicate item in it. • sort laundry according to care label.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 15 9 02 Programme table Care label Suggested programme Temperature Spin speed Soil type Options Maximum load Cycle time Cotton Dirt Pre-wash 3.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 16 Maintenance 10 01 Self clean cycle (on selected models only) • Approximately every 200 cycles, the machine will display ‘Self • The soap tray cavity in the machine should be cleaned out clean cycle due’. This message will be displayed at the end of with a small, soft brush, taking care not to dislodge the a finished wash cycle. The self clean cycle is a hygenic cycle rubber seal. which will kill most bacteria in the machine.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 17 Maintenance 10 02 Coin trap Never remove any objects from the coin trap while the 5 Remove any objects from the coin trap. washing machine is switched on, still running or paused during a wash. Always cancel cycle, switch off machine and allow the water to cool before opening the coin trap. • Empty the coin trap when a blockage has occurred.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 18 Maintenance 10 03 Water filter Emergency door release To access the back of the machine ensure the feet are TM screwed into the cabinet before using the Rollerjack handle to pull the machine out, see section This should be used in the event of a power cut to remove laundry. 4 01 for details. • Switch off and remove the plug from the socket. • Ensure the drums have stopped moving.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 19 Troubleshooting 11 01 Before calling the helpline, please carefully read the following pages.
8887_CRO2_OPS_INNERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:28 pm Page 20 Troubleshooting 11 02 Some solutions may require you to disconnect the electricity and water supply. Symptom Possible causes Solutions LCD display is blank There is no power to the machine. Ensure the machine is plugged in and switched on. Check the fuse and also that the circuit breaker has not tripped.
8887_CRO2_OPS_COVERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:24 pm Page 5 Troubleshooting 11 03 LCD display message Possible causes Solutions Child lock on The child lock has not been deactivated. Hold down the ’Minimum iron’ button until ‘Child lock off’ is shown on the LCD. Overload reduced performance The recommended wash load has been exceeded or unusual items have been washed. The wash load is uneven. In future, refer to the programme table section 9 02 or cease to wash the particular unusual item(s).
8887_CRO2_OPS_COVERS.qxd 5/11/03 3:24 pm Page 2 GENUINE COMPONENTS For Dyson, call Dyson Made & Tested by Dyson Dyson Call Centre Helpline 8 till 8, every day UK 08705 275104 ROI (01) 475 7109 service@dyson.co.uk www.dyson.com JN.8887 30.10.03 PN.
