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Defy MAXIMAID 720W manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 Y ou ca n rely on D efy www .def y .co .za INDEX INSTALLATION • Packaging • Transport fittings • Levelling • Water connection • Water drainage • Electrical connection DETERGENT DRAWER CONTROL PANEL FEA TURES • Quick Wash button • Rinse plus • Anti creasing • Spin speed selection • Rinse and hold • Wash programme selec[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 Packaging All packaging must be re moved from the machine. T ransport fittings The wash drum is secured during transport to prevent damage. Before using the machine, remove the transport fittings as follows: Note: T o pr event dam age, the machi ne should be transported with the transport fittings securel y in place. Note: Never place the ma[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 Levelling 1. The machine must stand fi rmly on the floor . Any inst ability will negatively af fect its performance. 2. The machine has two adjust able feet at the front. 3. T o level the machine, loosen the plas tic lock nuts on the adju stable feet. 4. Rotate the feet until the ma chine stands firm and level. 5. T ighten the lock nuts firm[...]

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    Page 4 Electrical connection 1. The pow er cord must be connect ed to a 15 am p ea rthed wall s ocket 2. Do not connect the machine through a double adapt or . It requires a dedicated powe r point 3. If the power cord should ever ne ed rep lacing, use only a genuine cord ( T ype ‘X’) available from the nearest Defy Service C entre. The applianc[...]

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    Page 5 Features Quick W ash button Selecting this feature will shorten the wash time for lightly soiled fabrics. Quick wash may be used for cot ton and synthetic pr ogrammes at temperatures below 60°C. Rinse Plus Selecting this feature will adds an extra rins e to the was cycle. This is particul arly use- ful for removing any residual de tergent f[...]

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    Page 6 Helpful hints • Sort washing by material type. • Adhere to garment labe l washing instructions. • Fasten zips to preve nt them snagging other articles. • Mend loose seams and te ars before washing. • Secure all loose buttons. • Empty all pockets o f co ins and loose ob jects. • Secure or remove brass iere wires. • W ash small[...]

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    Page 7 Wa s h i n g Plug the machine in and switch on at th e wall socket. Open the water tap. Check that the drain hose is in position and is free of kinks . 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the DOOR OPEN button. 3. Open the door . 4. Load washin g into the m achine, distributin g it evenl y and loosel y in the drum . DO NOT EX CEED THE MAXIMU[...]

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    Page 8 On / Off • After pressing the On/Off button, the m achine is ready to accept the desi red pro- gramme, spin speed and auxiliary programm es. The DOOR OPEN light will glow , indicating that the door may be opened. The duration of the selected programme may be observed in th e display window . T o switch the machine off, press the O n/Off bu[...]

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    Page 9 Operational notes continued Auxiliary function selection. • The machine will restrict cer tain selecti ons and make it impossible to select all the auxiliary functions in a single wash pr ogramme. For example, if the COTTON program me is selected, the QUICK W ASH and PREW ASH can not be selected at the same ti me. Program me pr ogress disp[...]

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    Page 10 Wash p rogra mme g uid e Progra mme Cotton 90 Cotton 60 Cotton 40 Intensive 60 Synthetics 60 Synthetics 40 Synthetics Cold Curtain 40 Delic ate 40 Woolen 40 Woolen Cold Handwash 30 Mini 30 Rins e Spin Drain Fabr ic t ype Heavi ly s oiled f abr ics made from cott on or li nen, heat resi stant . Nor mally s oiled f abrics m ade from cott on o[...]

  • Page 11

    Page 11 Cleaning the pump filter • A filter prevents foreign obje cts from entering and damag- ing the pump. This filter shou ld be cleaned after every 30- 40 washes. • First disconnect the mach ine from the power supply . • Press on the marked area of t he filter cover to open it. • Remove the small coloured pl ug from the drain hose and e[...]

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    Page 12 Care and maintenance The water intake filter • W ater intake filters are located at the machine inlet valve and at the tap end of the inlet hos e. Th ese filters preven t d irt from entering the machine and should be cleaned periodically . (every 30 to 40 washes.) • Close the tap and discon nect the inl et hose. • Clean the filt ers w[...]

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    Page 13 Problem washing—Ch eck list Greasy stains on washing. • Use more deter gent if washing is heavily soiled. • Use both prewash and main wash programmes. • Check that the mac hin e is not overloaded. Grey , dirty looking washing. • Use more deter gent if the wash ing is he avily soiled or if the machine is located in a hard water are[...]

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    Page 14 The machine will not w ork at all. Check: • House fuses or circ uit breakers. • W all socket ( plug in an other appliance to check ) • That the door is clo sed properly . • That the water tap i s open. • That a programme has been selected . • That the ON/ Of f button has been pressed in. The machine d oes not drain or sp in. Che[...]

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    Page 15 Intern ational fabri c care labels Recommended washing temperatur e Bleach can be used Do not use blea ch W ash by hand only Dry on horizontal surface Do not wash Dry clean Chemicals can be used No dry cleaning No spin May be washed in centrifugal m achin e Do not wash in cen trifugal machine Line dry Ironing is perm itted Do not iron Use a[...]

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    Page 16 Service Centre s If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, cont act the nearest Def y Ser vice Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualif ied technician to repair it. BLOEMFONTEIN CAPE TOWN DURBAN EAST LONDON JOHANNESBURG Commercial Head Office, Administration, Distri bution, [...]

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    Page 17 This certifica te is is sued by DEF Y APPLI ANCES LIMIT ED manu facturer s of Def y and Ocean products, herei nafter th e Compan y, to the orig inal purch aser onl y, of the appli ance describ ed on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance. The Compan y warra nts to the orig inal purcha ser t[...]

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    Page 18 Notes[...]

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    Page 19 Notes[...]

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    Page 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFIC A TION Y ou ca n rely on D efy Maximaid 720 Height Wid th Depth Net weight Power requirement Nominal current T ot al power W ashing speed S pin speed 850 mm. 600 mm. 590 mm. 76 kg. 220-230 V , 50 Hz. 10 A 2400 W 52 rev/min Max. 1200 rev/min This washing m ac hine is designed for domestic use only . The Manufacturer strive[...]