IFB Appliances Elite 5 KG User Manual
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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-care
2.5kg
Delicates and Woollens
1.5kg
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Where possible, use the 60 C Eco program instead of the 90 C Cottons
program. The extended washing achieves a cleaning result comparable
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to the 90 C program, but uses considerably less energy.
Avoid using the Prewash program [ if applicable ] when washing lightly to
normally soiled laundry.
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 8)
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. Do not use
any special detergents for delicates or woollens (excessive foam).
5.
Close the detergent dispenser.
6.
Set the programme / Temperature selector to the maximum
temperature and start the machine.
7.
Turn the programme selector to Off position once program is over /
Turn OFF the machine
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Drum
Rust Stains
Never leave metal items e.g. paper clips, safety pins
etc. in the drum as it creates superficial rust marks in
drum. If there are any rust stains remove with a non-
chlorine agent. Special non-metal sponges (never
use steel wool ) may also be used.
Sieves
Cleaning of Water Connection Sieves, Filter
1.
Turn off Taps. Disconnect Power supply to the
machine. Unscrew inlet hose from machine as
well as from the tap and drain out water from the
hose.
2.
Pull the sieve out the magnetic valve with a pair of
flat nosed pliers and clean under running water
with a brush.
3. Fit Sieve back to the valve.
4.
Remove the filter mesh from the tap end of the
inlet hose and clean under running water with a
brush.
5.
Fit the filter mesh back to inlet hose.
6.
Screw inlet hose back to the machine and the
tap. Ensure that both the sieve and gasket are in
place.
7. Turn on the tap.
Cleaning of Porthole Door Area:
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After every wash clean vapour off porthole door.
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Lift the fold in the rubber gasket under porthole
periodically to remove lint and dirt preferably
after every wash.
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