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OPERATING MANUAL
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Before using your machine for the first time

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 Environmental Protection/ Conservation Issues
Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time

Environmental Protection/ Conservation Issues

Your washing machine uses water, energy and detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the environment and reducing your
household costs.
Using your washing machine in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner:
Do not exceed recommended load.
Cottons 7.0kg
Synthetic 3.0kg
Delicates and Woollens 2.0kg

Avoid using the Prewash program [ if applicable ] when washing lightly to normally soiled laundry.
Add detergent according to the degree of soiling, amount of laundry and water hardness, and observe the dertergent
manufacturer’s instructions.

Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time

Caution
The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer page 8)
Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing
cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.
Do not load any laundry.
1. Turn on water tap.
2. Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end stop.
3. Pour approx. 1 litre of water into chamber II of the detergent dispenser.
4. Pour ½ measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II. Do not use any special detergents for delicates or w o o l l e n s
(excessive foam).
5. Close the detergent dispenser.
6. Set the programme / Temperature selector to the maximum temperature and start the machine.
7. Turn the programme selector to Off position once program is over / Turn OFF the machine
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 Part 4: Program Selection and Washing Machine Operation

Insert the plug. Press the On/Off button and then the Door open button. Open the door. Place your laundry into the machine according
to the recommended load capacity and close the front door.

Select the program according to the dirt strength and the thermostat value by means of Program Selection Table given on the
following Pages.

Then, fill the fabric softener and the detergent into related compartments, and close the detergent dispenser box. Push the
Start/Cancel/Pause button to operate your machine. In the mean time the Start/Cancel/Pause LED will be on. You can follow
the washing steps by means of the program follower

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 Part 5: Care and maintenance

Detergent dispenser Water intake filter

At the end of the water intake connection module and water inlet
To clean the detergent residues, remove the detergent dispenser
hose-tap side, there exists filters. These filters prevent any dirt
from its place by pressing on the area marked on siphon. Wash the
and objects passing into the machine. It is advisable that these
dispenser with water and also clean the dispencer housing before
filters should be cleaned every 30-40 washes. To clean the filter,
inserting the dispenser to its place.
first turn the tap off. Then, disconnect the hose and clean the
filter with thin brush. If the filter is very dirty, you may clean it
by pulling out with pliers. To clean the filter at the tap side of the
hose, pull it out by hand and clean the filter under the tap water.

Hose
To prevent any leakage, have a technician to control the hoses
every two years. If the machine is placed at cold ambient
Siphon temperatures, the water remaining inside the pump and hoses
should be removed from the filters. Also to prevent freezing,
empty the water intake hoses by disconnecting from taps.
Clean the siphon (coloured piece in the dispenser) every 30-40
washes. Pull out the siphon by holding from its edges. To prevent Drum
clogging, clean the softener residues thoroughly and make sure that
the siphon fits into its place completely before any operation. Do not leave any metal objects (pins,needles,etc.)inside the
drum. These objects may cause rust on the drum surface. Do not
clean the drum with scratching elements.
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 Safety Precautions

÷ Ensure that the machine is properly balanced on four adjustable feet.

÷ Ensure that the machine is connected to 3 pin socket with good earth and 16 Amp MCB or other automatic short
circuit protection devices.
÷ The machine is tested with water during assembly for performance checking. Condensed droplets of
water may remain inside the drum. It is advisable to run the machine without wash load in
cotton 60 program with detergent for the first time after installation.
÷ Servicing should be handled by the Company’s authorized personnel only.
÷ Check label on garments for determining conditions under which fabrics are to be washed.
÷ Use detergent recommended for washing machine.
÷ Ensure that the electrical line on which the machine is used can take the required load.
÷ Check the inside of drum before loading the clothes.
÷ Protect the machine from direct sunlight and do not splash water on it. Clean with a damp cloth.
÷ Keep your machine dry to avoid corrosion/rusting. Take special care to wipe the machine after
cleaning the Coin trap.
÷ The machine should ideally be installed on the floor. It can be installed on any suitable platform
or trolley, if desired by the customer.
÷ Clean the shell lower and detergent tray periodically by taking out the detergent tray.
÷ Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug. Hold the plug itself/do not insert or remove the plug with damp
hand.
÷ Do not drag the washing machine to its position. Always lift the or move the machine keeping the wheel’s
direction in mind.
÷ Do not move the washing machine if it contains the wash load or when in operation.
÷ Do not install the machine in a damp area or bathroom, with exposure to direct shower*.
÷ Do not spill water over the machine*. In case of spillage, wipe dry.
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Avoid the machine coming in contact with floor cleaning
chemicals.*
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Do not wash or spray water over the switch or control panel.
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Do not allow children/pets to play with the machine.
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Do not wash shoes or utensils in the machine.
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Keep machine away from fire or heat.
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IFB will not be responsible if the user uses accessories not
manufactured or recommended by IFB.
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Take care when draining hot washing solution.
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Door always become very hot during washing at higher
temperatures. Keep children away from the appliance while it is in
use.
*Exposure can lead to rusting/corrosion.

SPECIAL NOTE

ONLY USE A DETERGENT RECOMMENDED FOR FRONT

LOADING WASHING MACHINES. A DETERGENT WHICH FOAMS
EXCESSIVELY CAN DAMAGE THE MOTOR AND DETERIORATE
THE RINSE QUALITY.

INSTALL MACHINE IN A ROOM WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

AVOID A ROOM WITH NO WINDOWS. THE BACK OF THE
MACHINE SHOULD BE AT LEAST 4 INCHES (100 mm )AWAY
FROM THE WALL.

IF YOU USE A COVER OR TABLE CLOTH ON THE TOP LID, MAKE

SURE THAT THE VENTILATION SLOTS AT THE BACK ARE NOT
COVERED OR BLOCKED. THIS PRECAUTION WILL PROLONG
THE LIFE OF ELECTRICAL AND RUBBER COMPONENTS.

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CUSTOMER COPY
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INSTALLATION REPORT
IFB WASHING MACHINE
Model : __________________ Serial No. : ______________Customer’s Name : __________________
_________________________________________________Tel. No. ___________________________
Address :___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Installation Check Points
Machine Delivered on : __________________ Machine Installed on :_______________

1. Any Major transit damage to the machine observed Yes No

2. Condition of Earthing/Plug Point (16 Amp.
230V AC with MCB or other automatic short circuit
protection devices. )good
If poor, customer has been advised, to correct the same Yes No
3. User Manual Delivered Yes No
4. Inform user of need to keep drain hose
straight & maximum height of draining. Yes No
5. Warranty term explained Yes No
6. Machine levelling procedure &
importance explained Yes No
7. Detergents and bleach recommendation
revelent DD tray chambers explained Yes No
8. Basic wash demo given Yes No
9. Trouble shooting explained Yes No
10.Check following for proper order :
a. Inlet Hose Yes No
b. DD Tray Yes No
c. Ratmesh fitted ( If applicable ) Yes No
d. Drain hose Yes No
11. Do’s and Don't’s explained Yes No
12.Display function explained ( If applicable ) Yes No
13.Procedure for cleaning rubber sleave / coin trap Yes No
14.Program selection, Programs & buttons options
( other knob ) explaind Yes No
15.Indicator lamp/Status LED function ( if Applicable ) Yes No
16.Buzzer function ( if Applicable ) Yes No

Installed by :_______________________ Signature : ________________________________

Customer’s response
1. The installation person was courteous & Helpful. Yes No
2. I would describe my experience
with installation as Unacceptable Satisfactory
Non Satisfactory Very Satisfactory

I certify that the above information & checks have been done to my satisfaction & I am fully satisfied with
the installation of the washing machine.

Customer’s Signature________________Date :__________________ Time : ____________

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