Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ELENA IFB Appliances
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USE ONL Y GENUINE IFB SP ARES & ACCESSORIES * Company shall not be r esponsible for defects arising due to usage of spurious parts and accessories OPERA TING MANUAL Advancing the science of washin.
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CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE 6 INST ALLA TION 7 q Pre Installation q Unpacking q Setting Up q W ater Inlet q W ater Outlet q Electrical Connection USING YOUR MACHINE 9 q Control Panel q Automatic Deterg.
ADV ANT AGES OF TUMBLE W ASH q MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES P ASS THROUGH SOAPY W A TER AND ALSO F ALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING WETTING OF CLOTHES. q RESEMBLES THE THUMPING AND RUBBING ACTION OF GENTLE HAND W ASH. q USES LESS W A TER COMP ARED T O TUB TYPE TOP LOADERS.
INST ALLA TION WA TER INLET DRAIN PIPE WA TER INLET DRAIN PIPE WA TER SUPPL Y STOP LOCK REDUCER MACHINE WA TER INLET 1/2 3/4 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.
1. MAKE SURE THA T THE MACHINE RESTS ON ALL FOUR FEET ON A LEVEL SURF ACE.Adjustable screws are provided at the bottom to allow levelling. 2. Loosen securing nut. Adjust the screw to change level. T ighten securing nut to ensure that screw is locked into place.
CONTROL P ANEL 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.
AUTOMA TIC DETERGENT DISPENSER TRA Y Designed for automatic dispensing of detergent. The Deter gent Dispenser T ray should be filled with detergent before the start of a programme. Normal-wash chamber: (Marked-I),to be filled w i t h - detergent during every wash programme.
PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB q T o 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.
ST AGE 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. ST AGE III : Intense spin Dry q Spin drying takes place at 600 rpm for longer duration.
OPERA TION 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 .W ash whites separately from colours. q Check the pockets for any loose articles like coins, keys, keychains etc.
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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.
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PROGRAMME RUN Note: q During the programme run the knob turns automatically in the clockwise direction only . q W ashing, 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.
ENSURE THA T THE FLUFF FIL TER IS NOT BLOCKED, CLEAN WEEKL Y OR AS OFTEN AS REQUIRED. BEFORE USING MACHINE AGAIN RUN THE MACHINE WITHOUT CLOTHES AND DETERGENTS BY SELECTING ANY SHOR T W ASH PROGRAMME. THIS WILL ENSURE THA T THE FLUFF FIL TER LINE GETS FILLED WITH W A TER.
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 W ater Connection Sieves, filter 1.
F AUL T DIAGNOSIS WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? W A TER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM. q Check water supply q Porthole door not firmly closed q W ater tap not turned on q Bent inlet hose q Sieve on inlet valve clogged SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRA Y .
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.
TECHNICAL DA T A Dimensions(DxWxH) : 56 cm x 60 cm x 85 cm W eight : 58.5 kgs Capacity : 5 Kgs of dry clothes (cotton)* Programmes : 10 wash care programmes Selector Buttons : On/Off, Hot wash. Motor Rating : 690 W atts (max.) Spin Speed : 600 rpm Heater Rating : 1.
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MODEL : ELENA SERIAL NO. WT ELN B DEALER’S NAME : CUST OMER’S NAME : ADDRESS : PIN CODE : TEL. NO. (Resi.) (Off.) E-MAIL : MOT OR SR. NO. : DA TE OF PURCHASE : MODEL : ELENA SERIAL NO. WT ELN B DEALER’S NAME : CUST OMER’S NAME : ADDRESS : PIN CODE : TEL.
ALS O FROM IFB IFB Industries Limited, Plot No. IND - 5, Sector - 1, East Calcutta T ownship, Calcutta - 700 078 Visit us at www .ifbappliances.com CLOTHES DRYER CAP ACITY - 5.
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