IFB Appliances ELENA EX manual Environmental Protection/ Conservation Issues, Fault Diagnosis

Environmental Protection/ Conservation Issues

Your 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 exceed recommended load.

Cottons 5.0kg

Easy-care2.5kg

Add detergent according to the degree of soiling, amount of laundry and water hardness, and observe the dertergent manufacturer’s instructions.

Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First

Time

Caution

The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer page 7)

Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.

Do not load any laundry.

1.Turn on water tap.

2.Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end stop.

3.Pour approx. 1 litre of water into chamber II of the detergent dispenser.

4.Pour ½ measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II.

5.Close the detergent dispenser.

6.Set the temperature to 600 C cottons and start the machine.

7.After the program is over turn OFF the machine.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?

WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM.

qCheck water supply qPorthole door not firmly closed qWater tap not turned on qBent inlet hose qSieve on inlet valve clogged

SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY. / EXCESSIVE FOAM IN THE DRUM.

qDetergent used is not a washing machine detergent qExcessive detergent used

WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE.

qInlet/Outlet hose connection loose qFluff Filter not screwed on properly qInlet hose leaking

qDrain plug not fixed properly onto Drain hose.

MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN.

qFluff Filter clogged

qOutlet hose end above 1 mtr. from floor level

MACHINE VIBRATES STRONGLY DURING SPINNING.

qMachine not levelled properly qClothes not loaded as instructed qWater not drained completely

MACHINE DOES NOT START.

qCheck position of programme selector knob qCheck water supply

qPorthole door not closed properly

MOTOR NOISE

qIt is normal for noises to be heard while motor is running.

However wash load, belt tension and motor mounting b o l t should be checked for specified limits.

PUMP NOISE

qIt is normal for noises to be heard from the pump during the start-up and final stage of draining. However check for fluff filter clogging.

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