Defy AUTOMAID User manual

Owner’s

Manual

AUTOMAID

CONTENTS

2 Installation

4 Detergent Drawer

4 Control Panel

5 Features

6 Preparation

7 Description Of Programme -

Normal Wash

8 Description Of Programme -

Delicate Wash

8 Description Of Programme -

Wool Wash

9 Operating The Machine

10 Care And Maintenance

11 Technical Specifications

12 Problem Washing

12 Trouble Shooting

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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.

INSTALLATION

Packaging

All packaging must be removed from the machine

This includes the base packaging which incorporates a polystyrene motor support.

Failure to do so will hamper the removal of the transport brackets.

Transport fittings

The wash drum is secured during transport to prevent damage. Before using the machine,

the transport fittings must be removed as follows.

1. Turn each of the three fittings a quarter turn to the left (90 degrees –anticlockwise) to

loosen them. If difficulty is experienced, a screw driver may be inserted through the

hole in the fitting handle to improve leverage.

2. Do not attempt to remove the fittings until all three have been loosened in the manner

described above.

3. Once all the fittings have been loosened, remove them by pulling them away from the

rear panel.

4. Store the fittings for future use should the machine require relocation..

5. Insert the three plastic plugs supplied with the machine into the holes to cover them.

TRANSPORT FITTINGS

STEPS 1 AND 2

STEP 3

REAR OF MACHINE

Note: The machine should not be transported without the transport fittings securely

in place. To achieve this, remove the lid to gain access to the locating keyways.

Insert and turn the transport fittings a half turn clockwise to secure them and

replace the lid.

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 fixed feet at the rear and two adjustable feet at the front.

3. To level the machine, loosen the lock nuts on the adjustable feet using a 17 mm

spanner.

4. Rotate the feet until the machine stands firm and level.

5. Then tighten the lock nuts firmly.

6. Caution: Never remove the lock nuts and feet from the machine.

Connecting to the water supply

1. Connect the inlet hose to a 3/4 inch BSP cold water tap.

2. Do not over tighten as you may damage the seal

Water drainage

Draining into a dedicated outlet pipe

1. The outlet pipe must have an inside diameter of at least 40 mm.

2. The end of the pipe should be positioned no less than 500 mm. And no more than

1000 mm. above floor level.

3. Securely hook the end of the drain hose into the outlet pipe.

Draining into a sink or bath

1. The drain hose may be

hooked over the edge of a

sink or bath in such a way

that the end cannot be

immersed in the collected

waste water.

2. The outlet end of the hose

must not be less than 500

mm and not more than 1000

mm. above floor level.

NOT LEVELLED NOT LOCKED LEVELLED

AND LOCKED

COLD WATER

3/4 INCH BSP

TAP

40mm.

INSIDE DIAMETER

OUTLET PIPE

DRAIN

HOSE

INLET

HOSE

500 TO 1000 mm

BACK OF MACHINE

FLOOR LEVEL

Please note: the outlet hose must be kept free of kinks or restrictions as these will hinder

the operation of the machine

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. Open the drawer

2. Place the detergent powder and softener in

the appropriate compartment of the

dispenser drawer in accordance with the

instructions on the manufacturers pack

3. The detergents and additives will

automatically be released at the

appropriate time during the wash cycle.

NOTE:

Use only low foam detergents specifically

designed for automatic front loading

washing machines.

THE CONTROL PANEL

123 4 5 6 7 8

1 Detergent dispenser

2 Rinse and hold button

3 Super rinse button

4 No spin button

5 On / Off button

6 Temperature selector

7 Programme selector

8 On / Off indicator light

AB C

PRE

WASH

MAIN

WASH

SOFTENER

FEATURES

1 Detergent dispenser

See the section detailing the detergent dispenser on the previous page.

2 Rinse and hold

Selecting this feature will stop the machine during the final rinse cycle with water in the

tub. The position on the programme selector knob is marked with

This prevents drip-dry and permanent press articles from waiting in a ‘dry’ machine

before being removed thus minimising creasing.

To complete the programme, press the button once more.

3 Super rinse

Selecting this feature will supply extra rinse water for the rinse cycles and is ideal for use

with highly absorbent fabrics such as towelling.

IMPORTANT:

THIS FEATURE MUST BE SELECTED WHEN WASHING WOOL.

4 No spin

Selecting this feature will eliminate the intermediate and final spin on any programme.

Use in conjunction with the ‘RINSE AND HOLD’ button if desired.

5 On—Off

Push the button for power ‘ON’

Push the button once more for power “OFF’

6 Variable temperature control

This feature may be used only when temperatures colder than those indicated on the wash

guide are required.

i.e. If the programme guide indicates 60ºC and you require a wash temperature of 40ºC ,

then set the control to 40ºC.

NOTE:

IF THE MACHINE IS TO BE OPERATED AT THE RECOMMENDED WASH

GUIDE TEMPERATURES, SET THE TEMPERATURE SELECTOR KNOB AT

85°C.

THIS WILL NOT HARM THE WASH AS THE MACHINE WILL

AUTOMATICALLY SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE FOR THE

SELECTED PROGRAMME AND WILL NOT OPERATE AT A

TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE WASH GUIDE.

IF A COLD WASH IS REQUIRED, SET THE CONTROL TO ‘0’

7 Wash programme selector

Turn the knob clockwise until the marker aligns with the desired programme number on

the knob.

WARNING:

SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF BEFORE TURNING THE KNOB AND DO NOT

TURN THE KNOB IN AN ANTICLOCKWISE DIRECTION AS THIS COULD

DAMAGE THE TIMER MECHANISM

8 Indicator light

This light indicates when the machine is switched on.

9 The door

The door is opened by gently pulling on the handle.

It is closed by pushing it firmly until it clicks into place.

NOTE:

THE DOOR LOCKS DURING A WASH CYCLE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL

OPENING WHILE THERE IS WATER IN THE DRUM.

IT WILL UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME,

APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AFTER THE INDICATOR LIGHT HAS

SWITCHED OFF.

PREPARATION

1. Sort washing by material type.

2. Adhere to garment label washing instructions.

3. Fasten zips to prevent them snagging other articles.

4. Mend loose seams and tears before washing.

5. Secure all loose buttons.

6. Empty all pockets of coins and loose objects.

7. Secure or remove brassiere wires.

8. Wash small articles such as socks, handkerchiefs and delicate undies in a wash bag

or pillow slip to prevent them tangling other clothes.

9. Treat any stains before washing.

10. Test fabrics for colourfastness before washing.

11. Wash new denim separately as colours may run.

12. Wash new bulky articles such as quilts and sleeping bags individually. For best

results use the WOOL programme.

13. Do not wash articles which have been soaked in paint, petrol, thinners or other

flammable liquids.

14. Do not wash rubberised articles such as rain coats gym shoes etc.

15. Overloading will result in poor wash results.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES – Normal Wash

PROGR TEMP FABRIC

TYPES

MAX

LOAD

PROGRAMME

DESCRIPTION

DETERGENT

DRAWER

OPTION

BUTTONS

1 45ºC White cotton and

linen without

special finishes.

Heavily soiled

resistant fabrics.

5kg Pre-wash at 45’C

Main wash at 85’C

4 Rinses.

2 Intermediate spins.

1 Final spin.

A B C Super rinse.

No spin.

2 85ºC White cotton and

linen without

special finishes.

5kg Main wash at 85ºC

4 Rinses.

2 Intermediate spins.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse.

No spin.

3 60ºC Colourfast cotton

/ linen.

White polyester /

cotton blends.

5kg Main wash at 60ºC

4 Rinses.

2 Intermediate spins.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse.

No spin.

4 40ºC Non colourfast

cotton / linen.

White nylon

5kg Wash at 40ºC

4 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse.

No spin.

5 Cold Lightly soiled

resistant white or

coloured fabrics

5kg Cold wash

4 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse.

No spin.

6 Cold 3 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

C No spin.

7 Cold 2 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

C No spin.

8 Cold Softener dispensing.

1 Final spin.

C No spin.

9 Wash distribution

Long Spin

No spin.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES – Delicate Wash

PROGR TEMP FABRIC

TYPES

MAX

LOAD

PROGRAMME

DESCRIPTION

DETERGENT

DRAWER

OPTION

BUTTONS

10 45ºC Coloured nylon,

polyester, and

articles with

special finishes.

Cotton /

polyester blends

3kg Pre-wash at 45’C

Main wash at 85’C

4 Rinses.

2 Intermediate spins.

1 Final spin.

A B C Super rinse.

No spin.

Rinse and

hold.

11 60ºC Nylon

White cotton /

polyester

For minimum

creasing

3kg Main wash at 85ºC

4 Rinses.

2 Intermediate spins.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse.

No spin.

Rinse and

hold.

12 50ºC Coloured nylon,

polyester and

mixed cottons

3kg Main wash at 60ºC

4 Rinses.

2 Intermediate spins.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse.

No spin.

Rinse and

hold.

13 40ºC Fabric / wool

blends

3kg Wash at 40ºC

4 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

B C Super rinse

No spin.

Rinse and

hold

14 Cold Lightly soiled

delicate

fabrics

3kg Cold wash

4 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

B C No spin.

Rinse and

hold.

15 Cold 3 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

C No spin.

16 2 Rinses.

1 Intermediate spin.

1 Final spin.

No spin.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES – Wool

PROGR TEMP FABRIC

TYPES

MAX

LOAD

PROGRAMME

DESCRIPTION

DETERGENT

DRAWER

OPTION

BUTTONS

17 40ºC Washable wool.

Blankets.

Wool blends

Silk

2kg Wash at 40ºC

3 Rinses.

Short spin

B C Super rinse

No spin.

18 Cold Softener dispensing.

Short spin

C Super rinse.

No spin.

Rinse and

hold.

NOTE:

SUPER RINSE MUST BE SELECTED WHEN WASHING WOOL OR WOOL BLEND FABRICS

OPERATING THE MACHINE

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 washload in the

drum.

The maximum recommended load of dry clothing that may be washed at one time in your

Automaid is 5kg.

Washing

1. Plug the machine in and switch on at the wall socket.

2. Open the water tap.

3. Check that the drain hose is in position and free of kinks.

4. Open the door.

5. Load washing into the machine, distributing it evenly and loosely in the drum.

6. Close the door.

7. Add detergents and additives to the relevant compartments in the detergent drawer

and close the drawer.

8. Rotate the programme selector knob in a clockwise direction to the desired

programme. Do not attempt to turn the knob back if the programme is inadvertently

bypassed, rather continue around the dial once more.

9. If desired, select a temperature cooler than the one specified for the selected

programme by turning the temperature control knob to the required setting. (See

variable temperature control on page 5.)

10. Select any of the desired option buttons as detailed in the wash guide.

11. Push the power ‘ON’ button

12. The indicator light will glow and the machine will commence with the selected wash

cycle.

NOTE:

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WASH LOAD AS DETAILED IN THE

WASH GUIDE

Unloading the machine

1. The machine will stop automatically at the end of the selected cycle.

2. Approximately 2 minutes after the completion of the cycle, the indicator light will

switch off. A few seconds thereafter the door lock will deactivate allowing the door to

be opened.

3. Open the door and remove the wash load.

4. Gently rotate the drum by hand to check if all the laundry has been removed

5. Leave the door slightly ajar to assist with drying and to prevent unpleasant odours

from forming

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Switch off the power at the wall socket. Do not touch the plug with wet hands

2. Close the water tap after the completion of the wash cycle.

3. Wipe the inside of the wash drum and rubber door seal with a soft dry cloth after

completion of the wash.

4. Should the cabinet need cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive

powders, solvents or scouring pads.

5. Traces of old detergent in the detergent dispenser should be removed periodically as

these could obstruct the flow of water into the machine.

The detergent drawer may be removed to

facilitate cleaning and rinsed under a stream

of hot tap water.

Remove the drawer as follows:

1. Pull the drawer out until it stops against

the built in lip at the back of the drawer.

2. A firm action is required to push the bottom of the drawer upwards far enough for the

lip to clear the frame whilst simultaneously pulling the drawer free from the machine.

3. After rinsing, replace the drawer by first locating the lip behind the frame and then

sliding the drawer into the guide channels on either side until it is closed.

ON NO ACCOUNT USE BENZENE OR OTHER SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE

CABINET, DOOR OR RUBBER OF THE MACHINE. A DAMP CLOTH WILL

NORMALLY SUFFICE OR IF DESIRED A GOOD WAX POLISH MAY BE

USED ON THE METAL PARTS OF THE CABINET

DETERGENT DRAWER

PULL OUT

PUSH LIP UP

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