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Never wash the machine by spreading or 
pouring water onto it! Do not spray water 
on to the control panel and back of the 
machine. There is a risk of an electric 
shock, and the machine may malfunction.

 

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Do not wash, rinse or spin water proof 
fabrics such as sleeping bags, raincoats, 
car covers etc. Washing these types of 
materials may lead to injury through 
abnormal vibration during spinning or 
damage may result to the washing 
machine, wall, floor and clothes. 

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Keep hands and feet away from the 
bottom of the washing machine when it is 
in use to avoid the risk of injury. 

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Do not stand on the washing machine or 
place weight on the washing machine. 
Damage to the washing machine may 
result and there is a risk of personal 
injury. 

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Turn off the water supply at the tap when 
the washing machine is not in use to 
minimise the risk of damage that could 
arise from water leakage. Unplug the 
washing machine if it is not going to be 
used for a long period of time. 

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Ensure that the water inlet pipe is 
connected and the tap opened before 
washing clothes. 

 

Warning! Never reach into or put 
your hands into the wash/spin tub 
whilst the machine is operating. If 
you reach into the wash/spin tub 
serious injury could result. Wait 
until all motion stops. 

 

Warning! If the wash/spin tub does 
not stop within 15 seconds 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 

children. Keep children away from the 
washing machine when it is in use. Use 
child lock to prevent children from 
tampering with the washing machine 
controls.  

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Do not allow children to play on or in the 
machine. If a child accidentally falls into 
the wash/spin tub, serious injury could 
occur. Close the lid when leaving the 
room where the machine is located.  

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Keep children away from the washing 
machine and keep boxes or steps well 
away from the washing machine to  
prevent children from stepping up and 
accessing the controls, lid and wash tub 
of the washing machine. 

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Do not allow children to sit on the washer. 

 

Transportation of the machine 

1. Unplug the machine before transporting it.  
2. Remove water drain hose and water 
supply hose connections.  
3. Drain all remaining water from the 
machine.   

 

Electrical connection  

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The washing machine must be earthed 
and the manufacturer and seller do not 
accept responsibility for any damage due 
to incorrect electrical connection. 

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Connection must comply with national 
regulations.  

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The washing machine should be plugged 
into a 16 Amp, 230-240V~50Hz earthed 3 
pin wall socket.  

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...

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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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