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USE ONL Y GENUINE IFB SP ARES & ACCESSORIES * Company shall not be r esponsible for defects arising due to usage of spurious parts and accessories OPERA TING MANUAL Advancing the science of washing ELEN A EX / IFB Industries Limited, Plot No. IND - 5, Sector - 1, East Calcutta T ownship, Calcutta - 700 078 Visit us at www .ifbappliances.com ALS[...]
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ea C us o e D r t m r wa r e o e o th e in te n ti na l f m il f A m w lc m t r a o a y o IFB ‘tum e w sh’ echn ol gy ba ed wa i bl a t o s sh ng ch i e o ne r . m a n w s ur sh ing m ch ine, i tr y oin g t b y ur Y o wa a s ul g o e o re o ac i e It r qu ir s u t 30 s o d f y ur ti f ed m m h n . e e j s ec n s o o m e i loa d n the fa i a tt [...]
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KNOW Y OUR MACHINE INST ALL A TION 7 q Pre Installation q Unpacking q Setting Up q W ater Inlet q W ater Outlet q Electrical Connection USING Y OUR MACHINE 11 q Control Panel q Evironmental protection / conser vation issues q Before using your machine for the first time q Automatic Detergent Dispenser T ray q Selector Buttons q Programme Selector K[...]
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ADV ANT AGES OF TUMBLE W ASH q MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES P ASS THROUGH SOAPY WA TER AND ALSO FALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING WETTING OF CLOTHES. q RESEMBLES THE THUMPING AND RUBBING ACTION OF GENTLE HAND WASH . q USES LESS WA TER COMP ARED TO TUB TYPE TOP LOADERS. q LESS W A TER MEANS LESS DETERGENT AND ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION. q WASH [...]
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WA TER INLET DRAIN PIPE WA TER INLET DRAIN PIPE WA TER SUPPL Y STOP LOCK REDUCER MACHINE WA TER INLET 1/2 3/4 1. Remove Carton. 2. Remove top packing cover . 3. Remove side packing and plastic jack et. 4. Remove packing from the bottom of the motor 5. Place the machine at the site at which it is to be Installed, and put the rat mesh. Unpacking INST[...]
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Setting Up The machine should be levelled properly on the floor . However , it can be installed on any suitable platform or trolley , as desired. I ns t a ll m ac h i ne i n a ro o m wi t h a d eq u a te ventilation. Avoid a room with no windows. The back of the machine should be at least 4 inches (100 mm) away from the wall. 1. Do not place the ma[...]
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16 AMPS X X WA TER INLET DRAIN PIPE WA TER INLET DRAIN PIPE W ater Inlet 1. Connect inlet hose to water tap/line. 2. Do not connect machine to a hot water supply . W ater Outlet 1. A drain pump is provided in the machine to pump out used water . 2. The end of the outlet should be placed near a drain. If necessary , it can be placed over the edge of[...]
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q Use of extension cord not recommended since it may not be properly earthed. q Use ISI marked sock ets of reputed mak e for preventing loose contact of power supply cable. q Ensure that there is a firm connection between the 3 PIN PLUG and SOCKET , else it may result in sparking and subsequent failure of 3 pin plug. q Ensure that L,N,E is as per t[...]
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CONTROL P ANEL Let’s tak e a look at the control panel and understand the working of each of its features. Each feature ser ves a specific purpose in the complete operation of the machine. ELENA EX ELENA ELENA EX 11 q Ensure that the machine is properly balanced on four adjustable feet. q Ensure that the machine is connected to 3 pin socked with [...]
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Environmental Protection/ Conser vation Issues Y our washing machine uses water , energy and detergent efficiently , thereby protecting the environment and reducing your household costs. Using your washing machine in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner: Do not ex ceed recommended load. Cottons 5.0kg Easy-care 2.5kg Add detergent accord[...]
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A u t o m a t i c D e t e r g e n t Dispenser T ray Designed for automatic dispensing of detergent. The Detergent Dispenser T ray should be filled with detergent before the start of a programme. Normal-wash chamber: (Marked-I),to be filled with - detergent during every wash programme. Do not fill detergent in other chambers. The detergent tray must[...]
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PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB T o select the right programme as per the fabric being washed and extent of soilage. r A choice of 10 programmes is available to wash different kinds/loads of clothes. r Programme selection should be done before the machine is switched ON. r THE ST ARTING POINT OF PROGRAMME NEEDS TO BE SELECTED BY SHIFTING THE PROGRAMME SELE[...]
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ST AGE II : Rinse r Af ter washing, the rinsing is done automatically four times to remove traces of detergent and dirt from clothes. r For most efficient rinsing two intermittent short spins are provided. ST AGE III : Intense spin Dry r Spin drying tak es place at 600 rpm for longer duration. 2.Easy Care Programme T o be used for easy care fabrics[...]
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SORTING OF GARMENTS r Machine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look for wash symbols given on your garments.) r Non-fast coloured should be washed with lik e colours only .W ash whites separately from colours. r Check the pockets for any loose articles lik e coins, k eys, k eychains etc. Remove these articles as these can damage the dr[...]
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I EASY CARE 2.5 KG MAX. COTTON 5 KG MAX CAP ACITY ( 2.0 Kg Max. ) ( 2.5 Kg Max. ) 17 Ironing The number of dots indicate the maximum recommended temperature 0 0 0 Max 200 C, 150 C,110 C, Non - iron Dr y Cleaning A circle symbolizes dry cleaning. articles normal for dry cleaning in all solvents. articles normal for dry cleaning in perchloroethylene,[...]
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D q q q q q q q q q TREA TMENT OF ST AINS r Stains need to be treated immediately when they are fresh. Usually stains are categorised as absorbed stains, built-up stains, and compound stains. r Absorbed stains can be removed by rubbing gently a pad containing a suitable solvent over the stain from outer edge towards center by keeping stained cloth [...]