IFB Appliances ELENA EX - Manual (Page 14)

SORTING OF GARMENTS
r Machine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look
for wash symbols given on your garments.)
r Non-fast coloured should be washed with like colours only
.Wash whites separately from colours.
r Check the pockets for any loose articles like coins, keys,
keychains etc. Remove these articles as these can damage
the drum/tub.
r Do not mix clothes that give lint with clothes that attract lint
(e.g lint givers-woollens, socks, coarse cotton fabrics etc.
Lint takers- synthetic fibres and corduroys).
LOADING THE MACHINE
r Open the front porthole door,
place garments loosely inside
drum. For best results load
g a r m e n t s o n e b y o n e
,preferably mix of large and small
clothes
r Turn knitted garments inside out,
remove loose hooks, rings and
pins found on curtains etc.
Or
Tie a knot around them with the
garment itself.
r Close door and press till you
hear a click. Ensure that no
cloth is jammed between door
and rubber gasket of frame.
r For large garments like bed
covers and curtains etc. open out
the garments and hold from the
centre to load.
r Ensure that volume of load allows the clothes to tumble
freely in the drum for best wash results.
r Over loading the drum will affect wash quality. It can also
damage the machine and clothes in the long run.
r Running the machine under loaded may cause excessive
vibration, noise and damage.
OPERATION
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PROGRAMME RUN
Note:
r During the programme run the knob turns automatically in the
clockwise direction only.
r Washing, rinsing and spinning can be seen through the porthole
window.
r 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
r
The wash programme automatically completes at the End.
r To switch the machine OFF Release the ON/OFF Button.
r Porthole door can be opened only after 90 seconds
r Remove clothes from inside the machine
r Leave door slightly ajar to dry out the inside of the machine
CHECK POINTS
Before switching your machine ‘ON’ check...
r The machine is connected to a 220V, 50 Hz supply with proper
earthing.
r The water inlet stopcock is fully open.
r The hoses are not bent or twisted.
r Dry clothes are loaded into the machine drum, and door is
closed firmly with a click.
r The required amount of detergent is filled in the compartment.
r After completing the above check points the machine should be
switched ON by gently pulling out the programme selector
knob.
r The programme Selector knob is turned to the appropriate
programme position in a clockwise direction only.
r The Fluff Filter is not open.
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