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Introduction 

Dear Customer, 
Your new Defy top loader washing machine was manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility and 
has passed the strictest quality control procedures.  
Please  read  this  manual  carefully  before  using  your  washing  machine  for  the  first  time  and 
then store it within easy reach for future reference.  
This  manual  will  provide  you  with  information  on  how  to  operate  and  care  for  your  washing 
machine to gain the maximum benefit from it.  
We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use. 
 

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 

 
Important information 

 
Warning—Hazardous situations 

 
Warning—Electric shock 
 

 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT AT 

www.defy.co.za 

DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LTD 
P.O.BOX 12004 
JACOBS 
DURBAN 
4026 
SOUTH AFRICA

 

Contents 

Introduction 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important safety instructions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Know your washing machine 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorting the laundry   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control panel   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Operating the washing machine  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Main programmes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Programme and consumption table   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maintenance and cleaning  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Troubleshooting 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Error codes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Technical specifications 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Customer care   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Warranty   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for DTL155

Page 1: ...Page 1 DTL155 DTL156 TOP LOADER WASHING MACHINE Laundry Instruction manual Part number 072508 ...

Page 2: ...um benefit from it We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Important information Warning Hazardous situations Warning Electric shock PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT AT www defy co za DEFY APPLIANCES PTY LTD P O BOX 12004 JACOBS DURBAN 4026 SOUTH AFRICA Contents Introduction 2 Important safety instructions 3 Preparation 5 Know your washing machine 6 Installation 6 Sort...

Page 3: ...safety instructions Only use the machine for washing fabrics Do not attempt to wash plastic leather or fibreglass Sort and separate clothes by fabric colour and degree of dirt Use detergents softeners and supplements suitable for top loading automatic washing machines only Always unplug the machine from the wall socket when it requires cleaning or service Only permit qualified persons to repair or...

Page 4: ...after the washer lid is opened switch the washer off immediately and call the customer care line Warning The machine must be unplugged during installation maintenance cleaning and repairing procedures to avoid the risk of an electric shock Intended use The washing machine is only domestic use and for the purposes for which it was designed Children s safety Electrical products are dangerous for chi...

Page 5: ... during installation Death or serious injury may result For safety reasons the wall socket and the plug should be accessible after installation Do not make connections via extension cables or multi plugs Pull out the plug from the wall socket if the machine is not going to be used Warning Packaging materials are Dangerous to children Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from the reach of ...

Page 6: ... the water inlets on the machine Red hose left max hot water temperature for the machine is 60 C is for hot water inlet blue hose right max 25 C is for cold water inlet Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match your machine exactly Know your washing machine 1 Power cable 2 Loading lid 3 Detergent drawer 4 Control panel 5 Drain hose 6 Filter cap 7 Adjustable feet 8 Drain hose outlet 9 ...

Page 7: ...e hose comes out of its housing during water discharge There is risk of scalding due to high washing temperatures To prevent this and to ensure smooth water intake and discharge of the machine secure the end of the discharge hose tightly so that it cannot dislodge easily To prevent flow of dirty water back into the machine and to allow for easy discharge do not immerse the hose end into the dirty ...

Page 8: ...nsure parts and accessories are Installed according to the directions given in this instruction manual Ensure that the machine is level Check the leveller on the machine Depends on model An unlevelled machine is unstable will vibrate and generate excessive noise 1 Unplug the machine before transporting it 2 Remove the water drain and water supply connections 3 Drain all the water that has remained...

Page 9: ...es Separate dark colours from light colours Separate colourfast items from non colourfast ones Separate robust fabrics from delicate Separate whites from coloured fabrics Before first use of the machine ensure that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections Important safety instructions and Installation To prepare the machine for washing laundry for the first time pe...

Page 10: ...f laundry the degree of soiling and the washing program The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water according to the weight of the loaded laundry Laundry type Weight g Bathrobe 1200 Napkin 100 Duvet cover 700 Bed Sheet 500 Pillowcase 200 Tablecloth 250 Towel 200 Hand towel 100 Evening gown 200 Underclothing 100 Men s overalls 600 Men s shirt 200 Men s pajamas 500 Blouses 100 Loading 1 Li...

Page 11: ...the washing programme changes Auxiliary Function Button Each time the Function button is pressed the function changes Remaining Time Delay Start Time Error Display Displays remaining wash time the reserved delay start time and the error code if a problem occurs in the washing machine See error codes Delay Start Time Button Adjusts delay start time up to a maximum of 18 hours Water Level Button The...

Page 12: ...t valve will be activated if available with your model Add a special purpose detergent suitable for cleaning machines Soaking high water and 6 min air turbo options are set automatically in this programme Tub clean Continued Auto This programme selects the best water level and wash programme automatically depending on the amount of laundry Use this programme for washing cotton and blended items Bl...

Page 13: ...ce the clothing evenly inside the tub to resolve the problem The soak function is available in Heavy Normal and Blanket Modes Heavy Mode Using cold water and water level at 8 the total soak time is 27 35 minutes Normal Mode Using cold water and water level at 8 the total soak time is 27 35 minutes Blanket Using cold water and water level at 8 the total soak time is 27 37 minutes Auxiliary function...

Page 14: ...l 1 4 32 Wool 3 29 Wool 0 5 2 27 Wool 1 24 Blanket 3 8 62 Blanket 7 60 Blanket 2 6 57 Blanket 5 55 Blanket 1 4 52 Blanket 3 49 Blanket 2 47 Blanket 1 44 Normal Max 8 57 Normal Max 7 55 Normal Max 6 52 Normal Max 5 50 Normal 3 4 47 Normal 2 3 44 Normal 1 2 42 Normal 0 5 1 39 Heavy Max 8 92 Heavy Max 7 90 Heavy Max 6 88 Heavy Max 5 85 Heavy 3 4 83 Heavy 2 3 80 Heavy 1 2 78 Heavy 0 5 1 75 Quick 1 5 3...

Page 15: ...ry dirty take them out with the aid of pliers and clean the filters Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons coins and fabric fibres clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water This ensures easy water discharge and the service life of the pump will be extended If the machine fails to drain water th...

Page 16: ...t of the filter to catch water from the filter b Loosen pump filter anticlockwise until water starts to flow Fill the flowing water into the container you have placed in front of the filter Always keep a piece of cloth handy to absorb any spilled water c When the water inside the machine is finished take out the filter completely by turning it 4 Clean any residues inside the filter as well as fibr...

Page 17: ...hten the hose If the water supply is too strong water may leak Close the tap a little Is water leaking from the tap itself Fix the tap Water is not supplied Was the Start Pause button pressed after selecting the water supply If the Start Pause button is not pressed water is not supplied Press the Start Pause button Check whether the water supply tap is open Is the filter net at the water supply ho...

Page 18: ...ter intake is very slow Is the water tap shut off Is the water supply cut off Is the tap or water supply hose frozen Is the water pressure low or is the filter of the inlet valve clogged with impurities Is the hot hose connected to cold Depends on model Is the cold hose connected to hot Error codes Warning If the problem cannot be eliminated even after the instructions have been followed contact t...

Page 19: ...21158 Windhoek Namibia Tel 061 216162 Fax 061 216134 atlantic mweb com na ZIMBABWE TRADE COM AFRICA Trade Com Africa 183 Loreley Crescent Msasa Harare Zimbabwe Tel 00263 773 438001 servicecentre tradecomafrica com BOTSWANA RAY MORGAN AGENCIES RMA Service Centre Plot 48 East Gate Gaborone International Commerce Park Kgale View Gaborone Botswana Tel 267 390 3996 390 3912 Fax 267 318 7376 Cell 267 71...

Page 20: ... attention in the use and maintenance of the appliance Abuse misuse in conflict with operating instructions connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use shall release the Company from its obligations 3 This warranty shall become void and cease to operate if the appliance is dismantled by or any repairs to the appliance are effected by any persons not duly authorised by the Com...

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