IFB Diva User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
Advancing the science of washing

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CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR MACHINE 6
INSTALLATION 7
=Pre Installation
=Unpacking
=Setting Up
=Water Inlet
=Water Outlet
=Electrical Connection
USING YOUR MACHINE 9
=Control Panel
=Automatic Detergent Dispenser Tray
=ON - OFF Switch / Programme Selector Knob
=Programme Selection
=Programme Selection Chart
OPERATION 13
=Sorting of Garments
=Loading the Machine
=Detergent to be used and Quantity
=Treatment of stains
=Wash Load Guide
=International Washing Symbols
=Programme Run
=Switching Off the Machine
=Check Points
MAINTENANCE 19
=Fluff Filters
=Drum
=Sieves
=Frost Protection
=Draining During Emergencies
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 21
=Why does it happen?
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 22
TECHNICAL DATA 23
CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
INSTALLATION
USING YOUR MACHINE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TECHNICAL DATA

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PORTHOLE
DOOR
DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY
ON-OFF SWITCH/PROGRAMME
SELECTOR KNOB
INTERLOCKING
DOOR LOCK
HANDLE
ADJUSTABLE
FEET FOR
LEVELLING
SPECIAL
POWDER
COATED
GALVANISED
STEEL
CABINET
FLUFF
FILTER
DOOR
ADVANTAGES OF TUMBLE WASH
qMOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES PASS THROUGH
SOAPY WATER AND ALSO FALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING
WETTING OF CLOTHES.
qRESEMBLES THE THUMPING AND RUBBING ACTION OF GENTLE
HAND WASH.
qUSES LESS WATER COMPARED TO TUB TYPE TOP LOADERS.
qLESS WATER MEANS LESS DETERGENT AND ELECTRICITY
CONSUMPTION.
qWASHING IS EFFECTIVE BY DETERGENCY, SOAKING, HEATING,
TUMBLING AND SQUEEZING.
qGIVES BETTER DRYING EFFECT BY SPINNING.
ADVANTAGES OF TUMBLE WASH

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1. Remove Carton.
2. Remove wooden base. Keep machine on floor
or trolley.
3. Place the machine at the site at which it is to be
installed.
4. Remove transit bolts.
5. Insert plastic caps provided into holes vacated and press till they click into
place.
6. Remove packing from the bottom of the motor
7. Keep transit bolts carefully. They will be required in case you need to shift the
machine again.
8. For shifting and re-installation at a new site,please get in touch with our service
personnel.
9. Keep packaging material carefully. It comes handy while shifting residence.
10. PLEASE DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE TILL TRANSIT BOLTS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED.
INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
WATER INLET
DRAIN
PIPE
WATER INLET
DRAIN
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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 has a collarwith3/4”parallel
internal threads. The water supply
point with an external 3/4” parallel
thread should be available within1
meter of the machine’s location.
4. Please inform our service centre for installation and demonstration of the
machine once the points mentioned above have been completed.
3. Two options on the water inlet and drain
pipe connection are shown. In case these
possibilities do not exist for the drain pipe,
please arrange an additional length of pipe.
PRE-INSTALLATIONPRE-INSTALLATION
UNPACKINGUNPACKING

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16 AMPS
X
X
WATER INLET
DRAIN
PIPE
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 CASE
IT IS MOVED TO A NEW SITE.
1. A drain pump is provided in the machine to pump out
used water.
2. The end of the outlet should be placed near a drain. If
necessary, it can be placed over the edge of a sink
at a maximum height of 1 mt. from the floor level.
3. Allow free flow of water from the outlet pipe.
1. Check that the electrical line can take the required
load.
2. Connect to a 220V, 50 Hz single phase AC supply.
3. Machine must be earthed properly before
operation. This can be done by using a 3 pin plug
and properly earthed socket of 16 ampere rating.
4. Ensure that there is a firm connection between the 3
pin plug and socket, else it may result in sparking and
subsequent failure of 3 pin plug.
5. Use of extension cord not recommended.
SETTING UPSETTING UP
WATER INLET
DRAIN
PIPE
1. Connect inlet hose to water tap/line.
2. Do not connect machine to a hot water supply.
WATER INLETWATER INLET
WATER OUTLETWATER OUTLET
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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ON-OFF SWITCH / PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB
DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY

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AUTOMATIC DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY
Designed for automatic dispensing of detergent. The Detergent
Dispenser Tray should be filled with recommended detergent quantity
before the start of a programme.
The detergent tray must be pulled out, filled as required and shut before
the machine is switched on.
ON - OFF SWITCH / PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB
To switch ON the machine and to select the right programme as per
the fabric being washed and extent of soilage.
qA choice of 10 programmes is available to wash different kinds / loads
of clothes.
qProgramme selection should be done before the machine is switched
ON.
qTHE 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 & ELECTRICITY AND WILL NOT IMPROVE WASH
QUALITY.
qMachine should be switched on by gently pulling out the programme
selector knob.
qAfter initiating the programme, machine runs through automatically.
If for any reason you wish to change the programme switch OFF the
machine by pushing in the programme selector knob, then set the
desired programme and re-start.
qKNOB SHOULD BE TURNED ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION.
AUTOMATIC DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY
ON - OFF SWITCH / PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB
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 & ELECTRICITY AND WILL NOT IMPROVE WASH
QUALITY.

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PROGRAMME SELECTION
Symbols of the Programme Selector
Wash Rinse Spin
1. Normal wash programme A to E
To be used for whites and coloureds of cotton or predominantly
of cotton in case of mixed load.
STAGE I : Main Wash - A/B/C
qClothes are soaked, tumbled in hot water with detergent to remove
dirt. Before draining dirty water,it is cooled down by adding cold
water. Clothes are tumbled to expose more surface, squeezed by
spinning to remove dirt inside the fabric.
qIF CLOTHES ARE NOT VERY DIRTY, THE WASH CYCLE CAN BE
STARTED BY DIRECTLY SETTING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR
KNOB AT POINT B, OR C TO REDUCE WASHING TIME.
STAGE II : Rinse - D
qAfter washing, the rinsing is done automatically four times to
remove traces of detergent and dirt from clothes.
qFor most efficient rinsing, two intermittent shorts spin are provided.
STAGE III : Spin Drying : E
qSpin drying takes place at 600 rpm.
PROGRAMME SELECTION
Symbols of the Programme Selector
1. Normal wash programme A to E
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2. Easy Care Programme : G to K
To be used for easycare fabrics like polyester blends or predominantly
having such fabric in mixed load.
STAGE I : Main Wash : G/H
qClothes are soaked, tumbled in hot water with detergent for lesser
duration than main wash of Normal wash programme before
draining of dirty water, it is cooled down by adding cold water.
Clothes are tumbled to expose more surface, squeezed by spinning to
remove dirt from the fabric.
STAGE II : Rinse : J
qAfter washing the rinsing is done automatically three times to
remove traces of detergent and dirt from clothes.
STAGE III : Spin Drying : K
qSpin drying takes place at 600 r.p.m.
Exclusive spin drying programmes : E & K
qCan be used for spin drying hand washed/wet clothes.
qTurn programme selector knob directly to the spin drying points after
loading the clothes.
qSwitch ON the machine.
Note:
IN CASE ELECTRICITY/WATER SUPPLY GOES OFF,THE MACHINE
STOPS AND STARTS AGAIN FROM THE SAME POINT,
AUTOMATICALLY, ON RESUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY/WATER
SUPPLY.
2. Easy Care Programme : G to K

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COMPLETE
CYCLE TIME
(MINUTES)
Refer detailed Programme Chart given below showing 10 fully automatic wash programes.
EASY CARE 2.5 KG MAX. COTTON 5 KG MAX CAPACITY
Note:
Cycle time does not includes water filling time.
Water consumption does not include the quantity of water taken during cool down time
and additional water filling time.
The above values are under standard test conditions.
Very soiled cotton, or boil - proof linen Normally soiled, non boil - proof baby washing Cotton fabrics or linen which are colour fast.
non boil - proof ( 2.5 Kg Max. )
( 2.5 Kg Max. )

OPERATION
SORTING OF GARMENTS
qMachine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look for wash
symbols given on your garments.)
qNon-fast coloured should be washed with like colours only. Wash
whites separately from colours.
qCheck the pockets for any loose articles like coins, keys, keychain etc.
Remove these articles as these can damage the drum/tub.
qDo 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).
OPERATION
SORTING OF GARMENTS
LOADING THE MACHINE
qOpen the front porthole door, place garments
loosely inside drum. For best results load garments
one by one, preferably mix of large and small
clothes.
qTurn knitted garments inside out,remove loose
hooks, rings and pins found on curtains etc.
Or
Tie a knot around them with the garments itself.
qClose door and press till you hear a click. Ensure
that no cloth is jammed between door and rubber
gasket of frame.
qFor large garments like bed covers and curtains
etc. open out the garments and hold from the centre
to load.
qEnsure that volume of load allows the clothes to
tumble freely in the drum for best wash results.
qOver-loading the drum will affect wash quality. It
can also damage the machine and clothes in the
long run.
qRunning the machine underloaded may cause
excessive vibration, noise and damage.
LOADING THE MACHINE
Close door and press till you hear a click. Ensure
that no cloth is jammed between door and rubber
gasket of frame.
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DETERGENT TO BE USED AND QUANTITY
qThe best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing machine
detergent .
qApproximate quantities to be used:
Fullload i.e. 5kgs Detergents to be used as per direction
indicated by the manufacturer on their package.
Half Load
i.e. 2.5 kg and below Use 20 to 25% less detergent
qLiquid detergents can be used.
qHard water and heavily soiled clothes require more than the recommended
quantity of detergents.
qFrequent use of insufficient detergent will be noticeable as follows:
- Washing appears grey or not properly clean
- Grey - brown stains form on the washing
qExcess use of detergent will result in
- Higher environment pollution
- Generation of too much foam
- Scale builds up
TREATMENT OF STAINS
qStains need to be treated immediately when they are fresh. Usually stains are
catagorised as absorbed stains, built-up stains, and compound stains.
qAbsorbed stains can be removed by rubbing gently a pad containing a
suitable solvent over the stain from outer edge towards centre by keeping
stained cloth on absorbent fabric.
qBuilt up and compound stains may be removed by first carefully brushing
off stained area. Then rub gently with a pad containing solvent from the back
of fabric.
qIt is advisable to try out the solvent on hidden part of the garment to verify its
effect on cloth.
DETERGENT TO BE USED AND QUANTITY
TREATMENT OF STAINS
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PROGRAMME RUN
Note :
qDuring the programme run the knob turns automatically in the
clockwise direction only.
qWashing, rinsing and spining can be seen through the porthole window.
qAt any moment the position of the knob with respect to its start
position shows how far the programme has advanced.
qThe starting point is just beyond the thick line on the knob.
SWITCHING OFF THE MACHINE
qThe wash ends automatically at the end of each programme at the
thick line on the knob
qTo switch the machine OFF push in the programme selector knob
qPorthole door can be opened only after 90 seconds
qRemove clothes from Inside the machine
qLeave door slightly ajar to dry out the inside of the machine.
CHECK POINTS
Before switching your machine ’ON’ check...
qThe machine is connected to a 220V, 50Hz supply with proper earthing.
qThe water inlet stopcock is fully open.
qThe hoses are not bent or twisted
qDry clothes are loaded into the machine drum, and door is closed firmly
with a click
qThe required amount of detergent is filled in the detergent dispenser tray.
qAfter completing the above check points the machine should be
switched ON by gently pulling out the programme selector knob.
qThe programme Selector knob is turned to the appropriate position in a
clockwise direction only.
qThe Fluff Filter/Drain Hose is not open.
PROGRAMME RUN
SWITCHING OFF THE MACHINE
CHECK POINTS

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Open door flap by pressing on the right hand
edge and pull out the plastic tray.

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DRUM
Rust Stains
Never leave metal items e.g. paper clips, 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
from the tap and drain out water from the hose.
2. Pull the sieve out of the magnetic valve with a pair of
flat nosed plier and clean under running water with a
brush. Fit Sieve back to the Valve.
3. Remove the filter mesh from the tap end of the inlet
hose and clean under running water with a brush.
4. Fit the filter mesh back to inlet hose.
5. Screw inlet hose back to the machine and the tap.
Ensure that both the sieves and the filter are in place.
6. Turn on the tap.
Cleaning of Porthole Door Area:
qAfter every wash clean vapour off porthole door.
qLift the fold in the rubber gasket under porthole
periodically to remove lint and dirt preferably after
every wash.
DRUM
Rust Stains
SIEVES
Cleaning of Water connection Sieves, filter
FROST PROTECTION
If the machine is being operated in very cold temperature, all the water
should be drained out after use.
qRemove Fluff Filter.
qLocate the drain hose and drain the water.
qDisconnect inlet hose from the tap and drain.
DRAINING DURING EMERGENCIES
Incase of a long power faliure during a programme run, the water can be
drained from the drum through the drain hose
qAllow the water in the machine to cool down sufficiently.
qLocate the drain hose and pull out the drain hose to drain water in a
large shallow container.
qBefore restarting machine, ensure that drain plug is fixed on drainhose
properly and fluff filter water line is filled with water by running the
machine without any clothes or detergents.
qSpillage of water can rust the base plate. Draining through drain hose
prevents rusting.
FROST PROTECTION
DRAINING DURING EMERGENCIES

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN ?
WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING
FLUSHED INTO DRUM.
qCheck water supply
qPorthole door not firmly closed
qWater tap not turned on
qBent inlet hose
qSieve on inlet valve clogged
SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY.
qDetergent used is not a washing machine detergent
qExcessive detergent used
WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE.
qInlet / Outlet hose connection loose
qFluff Filter not screwed on properly
qInlet hose leaking
qDrain plug not fixed properly onto Drain hose.
MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN.
qFluff Filter clogged
qOutlet hose end above 1 meter from floor level
MACHINE VIBRATES STRONGLY DURING SPINNING.
qMachine not levelled properly
qClothes not loaded as instructed
qwater not drained completely
MACHINE DOES NOT START.
qCheck position of programme selector knob
qCheck water supply
qPorthole door not closed properly
MOTOR NOISE.
qIt is normal for noises to be heard while motor is running. However
wash load, belt tension and motor mounting bolt should be
checked for specified limits.
PUMP NOISE.
qIt is normal for noises to be heard from the pump during the start-
up and final stage of draining. However check for fluff filter
clogging.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN ?
WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING
FLUSHED INTO DRUM.
SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY.
WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE.
MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN.
MACHINE VIBRATES STRONGLY DURING SPINNING.
MACHINE DOES NOT START.
MOTOR NOISE.
PUMP NOISE.

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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
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drum. It is advisable to run the machine without wash load at 50 C
with detergent for the first time after installation.
4. The programme knob should be turned clockwise only.
5. Programme selection must be done prior to switching on the
machine. For resetting of programme, switch off the machine, select
the programme and re-start. Do not operate the machine beyond the
printed zone.
6. Servicing should be handled by the Company’s authorized
personnel only.
7. Check for the end of the programme before opening porthole door.
The door can be opened about 90 seconds after the wash cycle is
over or machine is switched off. This is a safety feature. The door
should not be forced open.
8. Check label on garments for determining conditions under which
fabrics are to be washed.
9. Use detergent recommended for washing machine.
10. Ensure that the electrical line on which the machine is used can take
the required load.
11. Check the inside of drum before loading the clothes.
12. Protect the machine from direct sunlight and do not splash water on
it. Clean with a damp cloth.
13. Keep your machine dry to avoid corrosion / rusting. Take special
care to wipe the machine after cleaning fluff filter.
14. The machine should ideally be installed on the floor, it can be
installed on any suitable platform or trolley, if desired by the
customer.
15. Clean the shell lower and detergent tray periodically by taking out
the detergent tray.
16. Incase of plastic tabletop do not use the tabletop as an ironing
board or for placing heavy items.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS