Philco PLDS 1261 F User manual

PLDS 1261 F
AUTOMATIC WASHING
MACHINE
USER'SMANUAL

Dear customer,
Thank you for buying aPHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all
the instructions in this user'smanual.

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CONTENTS
PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION................................................................................................. 2
• Important safety instructions.....................................................................................................................................................2
• General safety information..........................................................................................................................................................2
• Recommendations.........................................................................................................................................................................3
PART 2: INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................... 4
• Removal of the transportation screws....................................................................................................................................4
• Levelling the washing machine.................................................................................................................................................4
• Electrical connection.....................................................................................................................................................................5
• Water supply connection.............................................................................................................................................................5
• Water drain connection................................................................................................................................................................6
PART 3: DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE CONTROL PANEL....................................................... 7
• Description of the appliance......................................................................................................................................................7
• Control panel....................................................................................................................................................................................8
• Washing detergent drawer .........................................................................................................................................................8
• Program selection dial ...............................................................................................................................................................10
• Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
PART 4: WASHING YOUR LAUNDRY .............................................................................................................. 12
• First wash cycle.............................................................................................................................................................................12
• Operating the washing machine ........................................................................................................................................... 13
• Additional functions ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
• Child safety lock ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
PART 5: PROGRAM CHART ............................................................................................................................ 17
PART 6: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING...................................................................................................... 18
• Water inlet lters.......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
• Pump lter...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
• Washing detergent drawer ..................................................................................................................................................... 19.
• Siphon plug ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
• Cabinet of the washing machine...........................................................................................................................................20
• Drum................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
• Removal of scale deposits from the washing machine.................................................................................................. 20
PART 7: PRACTICAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 21
PART 8: PREVENTION OF MINOR MALFUNCTIONS ..................................................................................... 22
PART 9: AUTOMATIC MALFUNCTION DETECTION SYSTEM ........................................................................ 24
PART 10: INFORMATION SHEET .................................................................................................................... 25

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PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Important safety instructions
• Read carefully and store for future use.
• The safety of this appliance complies with industry norms and meets legal appliance safety requirements.
However, as manufacturers, we consider it our duty to provide you with the following safety instructions.
• It is essential that you store this user'smanual in asafe place so that you can use it in the future. If you intend
to sell the appliance, give it to another owner, or if you move, always make sure that the user'smanual is
attached to the appliance, so that the new owner can learn about the operation of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
• Before installation or operation of the appliance you MUST carefully read all the safety instructions and
the user'smanual.
• Before putting the appliance into operation for the rst time, check that it has not been damaged during
transport.
• Never connect adamaged appliance. If some parts are damaged, contact the supplier.
• If the washing machine is supplied in the winter months, when the temperature falls under 0°C, store the
appliance at room temperature for 24 hours before rst use.
General safety instructions
• Changing the technical parameters or making any other modications to the appliance is dangerous.
• During the course of the high temperature program the door heats up to ahigh temperature. Do not
touch the door!
• Ensure that small household pets cannot get into the drum. It is therefore better to always check the inside
of the drum before use.
• Items such as coins, safety pins, nails, bolts, stones and other heavy or sharp items can cause considerable
damage and do not belong in the appliance.
• Use only the recommended amount of fabric softener and washing detergents. If you use ahigher amount
than is recommended, the fabric could be damaged.
• Always use the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer.
• Small pieces of laundry such as socks, shoelaces, washing bands, etc. should be washed in a special
purpose washing bag or in apillow case, because the individual items could become jammed between
the tube and the rotating drum.
• Do not use the washing machine to wash products from metal skeletons, fabrics which are not hemmed
or that snag.
• After use, before cleaning or maintenance always disconnect the washing machine from the power supply
and turn o the water inlet.
• Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may lead to
injuries or serious damage to the appliance. Contact your local service centre for repairs. Always request
original spare parts.
• Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
• Do not plug in the appliance with adefective power cord.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised service technician to
prevent hazardous situations.
• Do not pull the power plug out of the power socket by pulling on the cord. Hold the power cord by holding
the power plug directly.
• Do not connect the power plug if you have wet hands.
• Never touch the appliance if you have wet hands or feet.

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• Never open the detergent drawer while washing.
• Never attempt to open the washing machine door while washing.
• Because the washing machine can become very hot during operation, do not touch the hose during the
draining or lling process.
• In the event of any defect, rst turn o the appliance, disconnect it from the power supply and shut o the
water inlet. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself. Contact the nearest authorised service.
• Do not forget that the packaging material from the washing machine may present adanger to children.
• Do not allow children to play with the washing machine.
• Keep household pets at asafe distance from the washing machine.
• The washing machine should only be used by persons fully instructed about the instructions, provisions
• and controls described in this user'smanual.
• This washing machine is designed for domestic use only. The use of the washing machine for commercial
purposes voids the
• warranty.
• Do not install the appliance on acarpet or another similar surface, which could block the ventilation vents
on the underside.
• Do not place the drain hose into acontainer, bucket or sink.
Recommendation
• Long term contact of washing detergents and fabric softeners with air will cause them to dry out and stick
to the walls of the compartments. To prevent this from happening, ll the drawer with washing detergent
and fabric softener immediately before washing.
• We recommend the use of aprewash only for heavily soiled laundry.
• Do not exceed the maximum loading capacity of the drum.
• This appliance must not be used by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or psychological
impairments or by inexperienced persons, unless properly trained or schooled in the safe use of the
appliance, or unless they have been properly supervised by aperson who will be responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised so as not to play with the appliance.
• If you will not be using the washing machine for an extended period of time, disconnect it from the power
socket, shut o the water inlet and leave the door open so that the inside of the washing machine can dry
out and so unpleasant odours are not created.
• As aresult of quality control procedures some water may remain in the washing machine. This will not
damage the washing machine in any way.
• We recommend that the rst wash is performed in the White 90 - 95° program (depending on the model)
without any laundry, put 1/2 ameasuring cup of washing agent into the second draw for the washing
agent.
• Install the washing machine in alocation where it will be possible to fully open the door of the washing
machine. (Do not install the washing machine in alocation where it will not be possible to fully open the
door).
• Make sure that there is sucient ventilation and air circulation around the washing machine.

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PART 2: INSTALLATION
Carefully read the entire user'smanual before putting your washing machine into operation and store it in
asafe place for future reference.
Removal of the transportation screws
• You must remove the transportation screws located in the back part of the washing machine before
putting it into operation.
• Loosen the bolts using acorrectly sized spanner, turning it anticlockwise.
• Remove the bolts by pulling them out.
• Insert the plastic plugs found in the accessories pouch into the transportation screw holes.
• Carefully store the transportation screws removed from the washing machine for future transport purposes.
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NOTE:
Defects caused by startng the washng machne wth the transportaton screws nstalled are not covered
by the warranty.
Levelling the washing machine
• Do not place the washing machine on carpets or similar surfaces.
• To ensure quiet and vibration free operation of your washing machine, you should place it on an even,
non-slip and rigid surface.
You can level the washing machine by adjusting the adjustable feet:
• First loosen the plastic nut.
• Adjust by screwing out the feet upwards or downwards.
• After levelling the washing machine, re-tighten the plastic nut by screwing it upwards.
• Never level the washing machine on an uneven surface by placing cardboard, wooden blocks, etc. under the feet.
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Electrical connection
• Technical specications of your washing machine: 220-240 V~ 50 Hz.
• Aspecial grounding plug is attached to the power cord of your washing machine.
This plug must be fully inserted into agrounded power socket (with 10 A). The
fuse or circuit breaker to which the washing machine is connected should be 10A.
If you do not have such sockets and fuses/circuit breakers at home, have them
installed by aqualied electrician.
• Our company takes no responsibility for any damages caused by using the washing
machine without grounding.
Water supply connection
• Depending on the functions of your washing machine, the washing machine is equipped with either
asingle water inlet (cold) or adouble water inlet (cold/hot). The hose with the white end is intended for
the cold water inlet and the hose with the red end is intended for the hot water inlet (on washing machines
with ahot and cold water inlet).
• To prevent water from leaking from the connection points, the hose kit also includes 1 seal (for washing
machines with acold water inlet) or 2 seals (for washing machines with hot and cold water inlets). Install
these seals on the end of the water inlet hose connected to the tap.
• Connect the hose with the white end to the water inlet valve with the white lter and the hose with the red
end to the water inlet valve with the red lter (the second mentioned option applies to washing machines
with ahot and cold water connection). Tighten the plastic connecting parts using your hand. Aqualied
plumber will provide asafer connection.
• The water pressure of 0.1 - 1 MPa in your water tap will ensure amore ecient operation of your washing
machine (the pressure of 0.1 MPa equates to aow rate of more than 8 litres of water per minute from
afully open tap).
• After completing all connections, check that the connections do leak, by fully opening the tap.
• Check that the supply hoses are not bent, broken or cracked.
• Connect the supply hose to a3/4" threaded water tap.
• If the washing machine has adual water supply (for hot and cold water), the temperature of the hot water
should not exceed 70 °C.
3/4”
10 mm

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Water drain connection
• Check that the supply hoses are not bent, twisted, cracked or excessively stretched.
• The drain hose should be installed at aheight of min. 60 cm and max. 100 cm above the ground.
• The end of the drain hose may be inserted directly into the drain opening or to a special end tting
attached to the drain of the wash basin.
• Never attempt to extend the length of the drain hose by adding extra parts.

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PART 3: DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
CONTROL PANEL
Description of the appliance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
7.
7.
7.
1. Display
2. Program selection dial
3. Top cover
4. Drawer for washing detergents
5. Drum
6. Pump cover
7. Transportation screws
8. Water inlet valve
9. Drain hose
10. Power cord

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Control panel
1. 2. 3.
1. Drawer for washing detergents
2. Program selection dial
3. Display
Washing detergent drawer
Liquid washing detergent adapter
Main washing compartment
Fabric softener compartment
Prewash compartment
Washing detergent
dosage measure
Close up of powder
measurement
If you are going to use aliquid washing detergent, it is necessary to use aspecial liquid detergent adapter.
(You will nd it in the washing machine'saccessories.) You can use liquid detergents for all washing programs
without aprewash. Place the adapter into the main wash compartment – see illustration above; and pour in
the liquid washing detergent as necessary. Do not go over the maximum mark. Always remove the adapter
when using apowder washing detergent.
NOTE:
Accessories may vary depending on the model.