Videocon VS60R11 User manual

Semi Automatic Washing Machine
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operating your machine. Retain it for future reference.
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Please quote this information when you require service.
PART CODE:11000
1800 881 40 40
Model : VS60R11 / VS60R12

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Contents
1. Special Features
Safety Precautions
2.
Description of Control Panel
Washing Procedure
Laundry and Detergent Guide
3. Description of Parts
4. How to install
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Care and Maintenance
10.
Trouble Shooting
Specification Chart
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The primary concerns that drive our efforts to design and develop quality products are your Health and
Pleasure. This is one such washing machine that has been designed specially with advanced features for
your convenience, to provide brightest and hygienic wash in an effortless way. So go ahead and enjoy the
pleasure of VIDEOCON Washing Machine at your service.
=Rust Free
This machine is made of Hi Impact Polymer Fiber which is rust free. This gives your machine a longer life.
=Unique Auto Soak
A specially designed soak system for better soaking
Soaking is an important element of the washing process. It enhances and optimizes the detergent’s action
on the clothes. With this washing machine you can forget about soaking the clothes manually. Just put your
clothes in the machine, add water and detergent, the rest will be taken care of by the Unique Auto Soak
feature. The Unique Auto Soak option provides you the benefit of an ideal soak, which is better than the
manual soak. It supplements soaking with intermittent agitation to ensure that all your clothes receive
uniform soaking and better detergent action.
=Central Spin Shower Rinsing
When the washed clothes are transferred into the spin tub, there are chances of the detergent still remaining
in the clothes. This washing machine has a special inlet in the spin tub through which water is showered onto
your clothes. This ensures that any traces of detergent left on the clothes are removed before drying.
Special Features
Do not use Washing Machine to wash items other
than Clothes, Blankets, Curtains, Towels etc.
Never disassemble, Repair or Remodel this washing
machine. This can cause fire or irregular action that
may Result in injury.
Do not place flammable substances near the machine
s uch as Kerosene, Benzine, Paint Thinner and Alcohol.
When the washing machine gets dirty, wipe it with
the slightly wet cloth.
Do not use machine when power cord is torn or
damage, Removing the power plug from the power
outlet, you should remove it by pulling its insulated
body not its cord. And do not place the machine or
any heavy objects on the power cord; it may cause
the damage to the power cord. If the power plug or
power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service
centre.
= Be Sure that the washing machine grounded
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Do not put clothing with such substances in the tub.
There is a risk of Explosion of Fire
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- To avoid electrical shock
- Use Metal pipe for ground connection
- Don’t use Gas pipe or Telephone lines for connection.
= Keep away children from washing machine
- While playing child may fall into washing tub
- Rotating mechanism can cause harm to child
= Never touch Laundry during Wash & Spin
- Rotating tub may cause injury to your hand
- Do not touch laundry until tub has
completely stopped.
Safety Instructions
Cautions
NOTE :
“This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.”
= It is recommended to drain all the water from wash
tub if any, after completion of your wash cycle.
= Do not use water hotter than 50°C for washing clothes.
= Never splash water on control panel.
= Close wash lid, to avoid water splashes.
= Use detergent quantity as specified in manual.
= Be sure the drain hose lay down as shown in fig.
- Clothing may be deformed or decolored
= When spinning always use the spinning cap.
- Press spin cap tightly against the clothes
- While spinning maintain horizontal level of clothes
Inner lid
Spin cap
= Before washing, check all pockets
- If nails or pins remain in pockets, they may damage
the washing machine or clothes
- Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged
Precautions When Operating

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1. Control Panel of Machine
2. Inlet Hose
3. Water Inlet Selector
4. Wash Tub Lid
5. Wash Tub
6. Overflow Filter
7. Pulsator
8. Spin Lid
9. Inner Lid
10. Drain Hose Hanger
11. Spin Tub
12. Power cord
13. Drain Hose
14. Spin Cap
(Please do not match this figure with your machine as it may be different from your model.
These are schematic diagrams only).
Description of Parts
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Do not rotate the knobs more then prescribed limits.
Above graphics is just for representation, it may not match with you machine. Refer specification chart.
SPIN TIMER
This is used to set the spin time, 1-5 minutes
This is used to select wash action
WASH SELECTOR
3.1.
WATER INLET
This is used to set the wash time, 1-15 minutes (Wash)
1-35 minutes (Wash with 20 min Soak)
WASH TIMER
4.2.
Description of Control Panel
Buzzer not applicable in VS60R11 model.
Due to continues R&D, the above graphics may change without any prior notice.
Note : -
During Washing, Water Inlet Knob should be selected to wash.
During Spin Rinsing, Water Inlet Knob should be selected to Spin
WATER INLET
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SPIN TUB
WASH TUB
Do not place the washing machine in steamy rooms
or where the washing is directly exposed to rain.
Moisture may destroy the electrical insulation and cause
an electrical shock hazard.
- Push it with force further to the bottom of the drain outlet.
- Check the drain hose for not getting apart from the
outlet by drawing it.
Insert the drain hose(A) and push it tightly to be
connected as arrow direction
As plastic and electrical components are affected by direct
heat, never place washing machine near heaters, boilers etc.
Do not place washing machine under direct sunlight.
Be careful that the machine should not be dropped
Machine should not be move when loaded
Insert the power plug firmly into the main supply
If the washing machine is placed on an uneven or weak surface
Connecting the Drain Hose
Never install the washing machine near water
Avoid direct sunlight or heating devices.
noise or vibration may be occurred (Allowable tilt 2 )
°
Leave some space
Place the washing machine on a sturdy flat surface
Space at least 15cm between the washing machine
and the wall.
How to Install
Note : During Soak, Pulsator rotates intermittently
- Connect the water supply hose and open the water tap
- Connect the power cord to the power supply outlet
- Lay the drain hose (A) down toward a sinkhole
Step 3- Set the Water Inlet
Knob to WASH.
Step 4- Load laundry in the
wash tub.
Step 2- Set the Wash Selector Knob to the
desired mode.
Step 5- Fill water in the wash tub
and add the detergent.
Step1- Before starting washing, check the following;
Washing Procedure
WASHING RINSING
SOAK FUNCTION
(Set the Wash Timer to a point between 15 to 35 for soak function).
WASH TIMER
Set the Wash Timer 1-35 min.Set the Wash Timer 1-15 min.
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WASH TIMER
Step 6- Set the Wash Timer.
Step 7-After washing, set the
Drain Selector Knob to “DRAIN”
(VS60R11) (VS60R12)
SPIN TUB
WASH TUB
If the WASH TIMER is set to a point between “15” to “35”
(Refer Specification Chart) the washing machine start the
wash (15 min), after the soak is completed.
WATER INLET
GENTLE
STRONG
WASH SELECTOR
GENTLE
STRONG
WASH SELECTOR
GENTLE
STRONG

Remove the clothes from spin tub then turn the drain selector knob to ‘DRAIN’ to discharge the washing water and
Step 4:-Final Step
turn the knob to 'NORMAL' when water is completely drain out. Then remove power plug from main power supply.
Precautions while spinning
1.If there is a sound from the spinner tub, open the spinner lid than try to lay the laundry enenly.
2.If the lid is open while the spinning function is working, the machine will stop within 5-10 seconds.
If it is still running, contact service center.
3.If the spinner lid is not closed, the machine will not work even the timing is set.
4. During spin shower if water is coming to wash tub. Then reduce the water flow.
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Step1-Direct water to spin tub by turning knob / lever.
Step 2- RINSING
time and water. (However, if water from the tap contains rust and / or dirt, do not perform spin shower.)
With spin shower, the remaining detergent in the clothes will be removed and you can save on additional rinsing
Spin Shower Rinsing
Step2 -Make sure that SPIN TIMER is at "0" (zero) position
(spin tub not rotating),turn on the tap for about 1 minute.
Step2 -Supply of the proper
amount of water as not to
overflow the top of the washing tub.
Step1-Set the Drain Selector
Knob to “Strong”
Step5 -Repeat this cycle until drain
water is clean.(2-3 minutes)
Step6 -Be sure lay the drain hose down.
Step4 -To Drain the Water
Set the Drain Selector Knob to Drain
Step3 -Set the Wash Timer 2- 3 minutes.
Step3 -Turn OFF the tap and then spin for about 1 5 minutes.
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WASH SELECTOR
WASH SELECTOR
Note: -During spin shower, if water is coming to wash tub
through hole provided in nozzle, then reduce the water flow.
This is not an defect and it is a facility specially provided to
indicate excess amount of water being supplied to spin tub
during spin shower rinsing.
SPIN TUB
WASH TUB
SPIN TIMER
WATER INLET
1. Transfer the clothes into the spin basket arrange
the clothes evenly.
3. Close the Spin Lid
Washing Procedure
2. Be sure to attach the safety cover and close the inner lid 4. Set the SPIN TIMER (1-5 min Spin Timer)
SPIN TIMER
1. Cotton clothes : 5 min.
2. Delicate clothes (Thin synthetic fiber, sarees etc.): 2 min.
3. Sweater (Synthetic fiber): 2 - 3 min.
4. Underwear (Knitting clothes): 3 ~ 5 min.
Spinning Time For Laundry
Step 3- SPINNING
For Quick Dissolving- 1) Prepare warm water of 30°C. 2) Follow the above process.
For different brand, dosage is different.
Use detergent as specified by Washing Machine Manufacturer
Note : 1. Actual quantities of load may very depending on the material size of laundry items.
2. If movement of cloth is too slow, remove some of the cloth until a steady movement is observed.
Table 1: Detergent Guide
Table 2: Laundry Guide
1.2 Kg 1.2~2.5 Kg 2.5~3.8 Kg 3.8~5.0 Kg
5.0 Kg or ABOVE
LOW LOW Medium High Over Flow
25 gm 40 gm 50 gm 60 gm 64 gm
Amount of Detergent
16 gm 25 gm 30 gm 38 gm 40 gm
Amount of concentrate Detergent
17 ml 22 ml 26 ml 29 ml 35 ml
Amount of Softener
WASH LOAD
Water Level
20
Less than 1.2 kg
3.8 kg and above
GENTLE
GENTLE
GENTLE
STRONG / GENTLE GENTLE
GENTLE
GENTLE
GENTLE
20
GENTLE
Wash 10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
20
10-15 minutes
Soak 20 minutes
1.2 ~ 2.5 kg
2.5 ~ 3.8 kg
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STRONG / GENTLE
STRONG / GENTLE
STRONG / GENTLE
2.Add detergent as per cloth load as specified in Table 1,then run machine for 30 sec.
3.Add clothes into wash tub and fill water as specified in Table 1.
USE OF DETERGENT
1.FIll water into wash tub at desired level.
Laundry and Detergent Guide
# Soak not applicable in VS60R11 model.
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GENTLE
STRONG
GENTLE
STRONG

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Cleaning the Lint Filter Cleaning the Wash Tub
Care and Maintenance
If the dirts are filled up the lint filter after finishing
the wash, push down(A) and (B) as shown in figure.
Remove the collected lint and rinse the filter net.
- Wipe off stains on the cabinet and operation panel with
soft cloth.
- Do not use benzene, thinners, cleanser or wax nor scrub
the washing machine with a brush due to that painted
surface or plastic parts will be damaged
- When cleaning don’t spray water directly to the parts
of the washer. It may make its life span shorter. Also
an electric shock or fire may take place
A.
B.
Trouble Shooting
If all the above points have been checked and no abnormality is found but the machine still works improperly,
please contact the nearest SERVICE CENTER or Call Customer Care No provided on back page
Is the laundry overloaded?
Make sure that clothes are evenly
spread into tub
Be sure lay the drain hose down
1.The washing
machine does
not work.
2.Clothes will
not move.
5.The spin tub will
not run
6.The water drain
out immediately.
7.Pulsator is not
moving.
3.Incomplete
spinning.
(severe vibration
or unbalance)
4.Water does not
drain
Is the spin dryer lid closed completely?
Specification Chart**
Note : 1) Due to continues R&D, the above specification may change without any prior notice.
Rated Power
Consumption
Weight
Machine Overall
Dimensions
(in mm)
MODEL /
SPECIFICATION
Supply
Washing
Capacity Timing
VS60R11
6.0 kg
Ac, 230V~50Hz 340 W
Wash Spin
180 W 20.0 kg
(L) (W) (H)
730 470 875
Wash Soak
15 M NA
VS60R12
6.0 kg
49
49 340 W 180 W 20.0 kg 730 470 875 15 M 20 M
Level
(Liters)
Water
Ac, 230V~50Hz
For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please
return this product to a nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler,
recycler, service center when disposing of this product.
In case of further assistance, you may contact nearest authorized service center.
Or
Please see the Company website for further information on collection centers etc.
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Product disposal Guidelines
Are laundry falling out of the spin dryer
basket and clinging to the axle?
Check that the power cord is connected
to a power outlet well. Power shortage?
Is the Drain Selector set to drain?
Is the drain hose clogged with scrap?
Hang up drain hose over the drain hose
hook. Half fill the wash tub with the
water amd try for drain again. (Scrab
will be removed by water drain pressure)
Although the machine may stay still,
maximum 5 minutes. if the Wash Timer
indicates in excess of 15 minutes. It is just
in the process of soaking.