Defy Appliances 600 Washer User Manual


 
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Sorting the laundry
Sort the laundry in one of 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 prop-
erly. You should be able to fit a hand between the top of the drum and the wash load
in the drum.
The maximum recommended load of dry clothing that may be washed at one time in
your Automaid is 5 kg.
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 is free of kinks.
4. Open the door.
5. Load washing into the machine, distributing it evenly and loosely in the drum.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WASH LOAD AS DETAILED IN THE
WASH GUIDE
6. Close the door.
7. Add detergents and additives to the relevant compartments in the detergent drawer
and close the drawer.
8. Push the Temperature selection knob to free it from the facia. Select a temperature
( see wash guide) by turning the knob to the required setting. Push the knob back
in to prevent accidental activation.
9. Push the Programme selection knob to free it from the facia. Rotate the 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. Push the knob back in to prevent accidental activation.
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.
Unloading the machine
1. The machine will stop automatically at the end of the selected cycle.
2. Switch off the machine and allow time for the safety lock to disengage.
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. Close the tap.
6. Leave the door slightly ajar to assist with drying and to prevent unpleasant odours
from forming.
Operating the machine