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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   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Technical specifications 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disposing of the old washing machine 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Customer care   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 

Warranty   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 

 

Figures in this manual are 
schematic and may not match your 
machine exactly.  

Summary of Contents for DTL160

Page 1: ...Page 1 DTL160 DTL164 TOP LOADER WASHING MACHINE Laundry Instruction manual Part number 073736 AF ...

Page 2: ...f 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 6 Know your washing machine 7 Installation 8 Sorting the laundry 10 Operating the washing machine 1...

Page 3: ...pply if the product incorporates two valves The red is for hot water and the blue is for cold water Important safety instructions Do not wash clothes stained with or soaked in petrol thinners kerosene vegetable oil or any other flammable liquids Nor should any of these liquids be added to the wash water as they constitute a fire hazard or there may be a risk of an explosion Only use the machine fo...

Page 4: ...electric shock and the machine may malfunction 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 Warning Never reach into or put your hands into the wash spin tub whilst the machine is operating ...

Page 5: ... the wall socket 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 Children s safety Electrical products are dangerous for children Keep children away from the washing m...

Page 6: ...rgy saving Always follow the instructions on the detergent packaging Wash slightly soiled laundry at low temperatures Use faster programmes for small quantities of lightly soiled laundry Before moving the machine take note of figure A on how to carry the machine Figure A Remove package Remove package and take out the bottom board of the cabinet on the foam cover Open the washer door lid and take o...

Page 7: ...ic and may not match your machine exactly Values stated on the machine labels or in the documentation accompanying it are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the machine these values may vary Know your washing machine 1 Loading door 2 Detergent drawer 3 Control panel 4 Carry handle 5 Filter cap 6 Adjus...

Page 8: ...d water inlet unit install the supplied stopper to the hot water valve before operating the machine Only applies to machines supplied with a blind stopper for closing off the hot water valve Installation 1 Connect the special hoses supplied with the machine to 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 ...

Page 9: ...llowing figure 1 Unplug the machine before transporting it 2 Remove the water drain and water supply connections 3 Drain all the water that has remained in the machine 4 Fit the polystyrene and then package the machine Transportation of the machine Using detergent softener and bleach When using detergent softener starch fabric dye bleach or limescale remover please ensure you read the detergent ma...

Page 10: ...urfast 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 perform a tub cleaning maintenance wash procedure as outlin...

Page 11: ... 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 Lift the washer lid 2 Arrange the article...

Page 12: ... pressed the water temperature is selected as follows Cold Hot Warm Cold No light Warm Red light Hot Flashing red light 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 Sta...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...al soak time is 27 27 minutes Auxiliary functions So Soaking W Wash R Rinse Sp Spin Auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your machine Water and power consumption may vary subject to changes in water pressure water hardness and temperature ambient temperature type and amount of laundry selection of auxiliary functions and spin speed and changes in electric voltage See...

Page 15: ...ool 2 4 35 Wool 3 32 Wool 1 2 28 Wool 0 5 1 25 Blanket 4 8 70 Blanket 7 66 Blanket 3 6 62 Blanket 5 58 Blanket 4 55 Blanket 3 52 Blanket 1 2 48 Blanket 0 5 1 45 Normal Max 8 65 Normal Max 7 61 Normal Max 6 57 Normal 4 5 53 Normal 3 4 50 Normal 2 3 47 Normal 1 2 43 Normal 0 5 1 40 Heavy Max 8 101 Heavy Max 7 97 Heavy Max 6 93 Heavy 4 5 89 Heavy 3 4 86 Heavy 2 3 83 Heavy 1 2 79 Heavy 0 5 1 76 Quick ...

Page 16: ... 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 the pump filter is clogged The filter must be cleaned whenever it is clogged or once every 3 months Water must be drained off first to clean the pump filter In addition prior to ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...the water pressure low or is the filter of the inlet valve clogged with impurities Is the hot hose connected to cold Is the cold hose connected to hot Error codes Warning If the problem cannot be eliminated even after the instructions have been followed contact the customer care line on 086 100 3339 Never try to repair a non functional machine yourself Technical specifications Model No DTL159 DTL1...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...h 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 Company or if substitute parts not approved by the Company are used in the appliance o...

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