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Advancing the science of washing
OPERATING MANUAL
USE ONLY GENUINE IFB SPARES & ACCESSORIES
* Company shall not be responsible for defects arising due to usage of spurious parts and accessories
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1 Dear Customer A warm welcome to the international family of IFB ‘tumble wash’ technology based washing machine owners. Your washing machine, is truly going to be your freedom machine. It requires just 30 seconds of your time in loading the fabrics and setting the programme. Thereafter, you are totally free to do what you please. This washing machine does not need your supervision anymore This washing machine is modelled on the unique ‘tumble wash’ concept for superior fabric care and wa
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CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE 6 INSTALLATION 7 q Pre Installation q Unpacking q Setting Up q Water Inlet q Water Outlet q Electrical Connection USING YOUR MACHINE 9 q Control Panel q Automatic Detergent Dispenser Tray q Selector Buttons q Programme Selector Knob q Programme Selection q Programme Selection Chart OPERATION 13 q Sorting of Garments q Loading the Machine q Detergent to be used and Quantity q Treatment of Stains q Wash Load Guide q International Washing Symbols q Programme Run q Switch
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE ADV ADVANT ANTAGES OF TUMBLE W AGES OF TUMBLE WASH ASH q MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES PASS THROUGH SOAPY WATER AND ALSO FALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING WETTING OF CLOTHES. q RESEMBLES THE THUMPING AND RUBBING ACTION OF GENTLE HAND WASH. q USES LESS WATER COMPARED TO TUB TYPE TOP LOADERS. q LESS WATER MEANS LESS DETERGENT AND ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION. q WASHING IS EFFECTIVE BY DETERGENCY, SOAKING, HEATING, TUMBLING AND SQUEEZING. q GIVES BETTER DRYING EFFECT BY S
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INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION 1. Make sure there is a 16 amp. 3-pin electrical point preferably with a 16 amp. fuse, within 1 meter of the machine. Make sure it has proper earthing. 2. Fixed plumbing is recommended for the machine. The water inlet of the MACHINE WATER WATER SUPPLY REDUCER machine has a collar with3/4”parallel INLET STOP internal threads. The water supply LOCK 1/2 3/4 point with an external 3/4” parallel thread should be available within1 meter of the machine’s location. D
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SETTING UP SETTING UP 1. MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE RESTS ON ALL FOUR FEET ON A LEVEL SURFACE.Adjustable screws are provided at the bottom to allow levelling. 2. Loosen securing nut. Adjust the screw to change level. Tighten securing nut to ensure that screw is locked into place. 3. MACHINE SHOULD BE LEVELLED AGAIN IN C A S E IT IS MOVED TO A NEW SITE. WATER INLET W WA ATER INLET TER INLET 1. Connect inlet hose to water tap/line. 2. Do not connect machine to a hot water supply. DRAIN PIPE
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CONTROL PANEL Let’s take a look at the control panel and understand the working of each of its features. Each feature serves a specific purpose in the complete operation of the machine. 6
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AUTOMATIC DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY Designed for automatic dispensing of detergent. The Detergent Dispenser Tray should be filled with detergent before the start of a programme. Normal-wash chamber: (Marked-I),to be filled with - detergent during every wash programme. Do not fill detergent in other chambers. The detergent tray must be pulled out, filled as required and shut before the machine is switched on. SELECTOR BUTTONS ON/OFF Button q To switch ON the machine press button. q
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PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB q To select the right programme as per the fabric being washed and extent of soilage. q A choice of 10 programmes is available to wash different kinds/loads of clothes. q Programme selection should be done before the machine is switched ON. q THE STARTING POINT OF PROGRAMME NEEDS TO BE SELECTED BY SHIFTING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB ADJACENT TO PRINTED LETTERS. OPERATING THE MACHINE BEYOND PRINTING ZONE MAY RESULT IN HIGHER CONSUMPTION OF WATER & ELECTRI
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STAGE II : Rinse q After washing, the rinsing is done automatically four times to remove traces of detergent and dirt from clothes. q For most efficient rinsing two intermittent short spins are provided. STAGE III : Intense spin Dry q Spin drying takes place at 600 rpm for longer duration. 2.Easy Care Programme To be used for easy care fabrics like polyester blends or predominantly having such fabric in mixed load. STAGE 1 : Main Wash : synthetic / delicates q Clothes are soaked, tumbled in h
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OPERATION SORTING OF GARMENTS q Machine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look for wash symbols given on your garments.) q Non-fast coloured should be washed with like colours only .Wash whites separately from colours. q Check the pockets for any loose articles like coins, keys, keychains etc. Remove these articles as these can damage the drum/tub. q Do not mix clothes that give lint with clothes that attract lint (e.g lint givers-woollens, socks, coarse cotton fabrics etc. Lint
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DETERGENT TO BE USED AND QUANTITY q The best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing machine detergent. q Approximate quantities to be used: Full load i.e. 5 kgs Detergents to be used as per directions indicated by the manufacturer on their package. Half Load i.e. 2.5 kg and below Use 20 to 25% less detergent. q Liquid detergents can be used. q Hard water and heavily soiled clothes require more than the recommended quantity of detergents. q Frequent use of insufficient det
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PROGRAMME RUN Note: q During the programme run the knob turns automatically in the clockwise direction only. q Washing, rinsing and spinning can be seen through the porthole window. q At any moment the position of the knob with respect to its start position shows how far the programme has advanced. SWITCHING OFF THE MACHINE q The wash programme automatically completes at the End. q To switch the machine OFF push in the programme selector knob q Porthole door can be opened only after 90 second
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MAINTENANCE FLUFF FILTER 1 4 Open door flap by pressing on the right hand. Clean filter under running water 2 5 Place shallow container under the tray to Replace filter and screw on tightly collect water that comes out. to avoid leakage of water ENSURE THAT THE FLUFF FILTER IS NOT BLOCKED, CLEAN WEEKLY OR AS OFTEN AS REQUIRED. BEFORE USING MACHINE AGAIN 3 RUN THE MACHINE WITHOUT CLOTHES AND DETERGENTS BY SELECTING ANY SHORT WASH PROGRAMME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE FLUFF FILTER LINE GETS
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DRUM Rust Stains Never leave metal items e.g. paper clips, safety pins etc. in the drum as there is a danger of rusting. 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 of the magnetic valve
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM. q Check water supply q Porthole door not firmly closed q Water tap not turned on q Bent inlet hose q Sieve on inlet valve clogged SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY. q Detergent used is not a washing machine detergent q Excessive detergent used WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE. q Inlet/Outlet hose connection loose q Fluff Filter not screwed on properly q Inlet hose leaking q Drain plu
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Ensure that the machine is properly balanced on four adjustable feet. 2. Ensure that the machine is connected to 3 pin socket with earth and 16 amps fuse. 3. The machine is tested with water during assembly for performance checking. Condensed droplets of water may remain inside the drum. It is 0 advisable to run the machine without wash load at 60 C with detergent for the first time after installation. 4. The programme knob should be turned clockwise only. 5. Programme
