IFB Appliances Washer ELENA User Manual

Advancing the science of washing  
OPERATING MANUAL  
USE ONLY GENUINE IFB SPARES & ACCESSORIES  
* Company shall not be responsible for defects arising due to usage of spurious parts and accessories  
 
CONTENTS  
KNOW YOUR MACHINE  
INSTALLATION  
q Pre Installation  
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q Unpacking  
q Setting Up  
q Water Inlet  
q Water Outlet  
q Electrical Connection  
USING YOUR MACHINE  
q Control Panel  
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q Automatic Detergent Dispenser Tray  
q Selector Buttons  
q Programme Selector Knob  
q Programme Selection  
q Programme Selection Chart  
OPERATION  
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q Sorting of Garments  
q Loading the Machine  
q Detergent to be used and Quantity  
q Treatment of Stains  
q Wash Load Guide  
q International Washing Symbols  
q Programme Run  
q Switching Off the Machine  
q Check Points  
MAINTENANCE  
q Fluff Filters  
q Drum  
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q Sieves  
q Frost Protection  
q Draining During Emergencies  
FAULT DIAGNOSIS  
q Why does it happen?  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
TECHNICAL DATA  
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE  
ADVANNTAGEESS OF TUMBLE WASH  
q MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANING AS THE CLOTHES PASS THROUGH  
SOAPY WATER AND ALSO FALL ON SOAP SOLUTION IMPROVING  
WETTING OFCLOTHES.  
q RESEMBLES THE THUMPING AND RUBBING ACTION OF GENTLE  
HANDWASH.  
q USESLESSWATERCOMPAREDTOTUBTYPETOPLOADERS.  
q LESS WATER MEANS LESS DETERGENT AND ELECTRICITY  
CONSUMPTION.  
q WASHING IS EFFECTIVE BY DETERGENCY, SOAKING, HEATING,  
TUMBLING AND SQUEEZING.  
q GIVES BETTER DRYING EFFECT BY SPINNING.  
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INSTALLATION  
PRE-INSTALLATION  
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  
WATER  
SUPPLY  
WATER  
INLET  
REDUCER  
machine has a collar with3/4”parallel  
internal threads. The water supply  
point with an external 3/4” parallel  
thread should be available within1  
meter of the machine’s location.  
STOP  
LOCK  
1/2  
3/4  
WATER INLET  
DRAIN  
PIPE  
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.  
WATER INLET  
DRAIN  
PIPE  
4. Please inform our service centre for installation and demonstration of the  
machine once the points mentioned above have been completed.  
UNPACKING  
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.  
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SETTING UP  
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 C A S E  
IT IS MOVED TO ANEW SITE.  
WATER INLET  
WATERR INLET  
1. Connect inlet hose to water tap/line.  
2. Do not connect machine to a hot water supply.  
DRAIN  
PIPE  
WATER OOUTLET  
DRAIN  
PIPE  
1. Adrain 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.  
WATER INLET  
16 AMPS  
ELECTTRICALL CONNEECTION  
1. Check that the electrical line can take the required  
load.  
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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.  
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5. Use of extension cord not recommended.  
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CONTROL PANEL  
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.  
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AUTOMATICDETERGENTDISPENSERTRAY  
Designed for automatic dispensing of  
detergent. The Detergent Dispenser Tray  
should be filled with detergent before the start  
of a programme.  
Normal-wash chamber: (Marked-I),to be filled  
with - detergent during every wash  
programme. Do not fill detergent in other  
chambers.  
The detergent tray must be pulled out, filled as  
required and shut before the machine is  
switchedon.  
SELECTORBUTTONS  
ON/OFF Button  
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To switch ON the machine press  
button.  
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To switch OFF the machine release  
button.  
HeaterOnButton  
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Switches on the heater Temp.  
selection 600C  
To be pressed when hot wash is  
required.  
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PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB  
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To select the right programme as per the  
fabric being washed and extent of soilage.  
A choice of 10 programmes is available to  
wash different kinds/loads of clothes.  
Programme selection should be done before  
the machine is switched ON.  
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 &  
ELECTRICITYANDWILLNOTIMPROVEWASHQUALITY.  
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After initiating the programme, machine runs through automatically. If  
for any reason you wish to change the programme switch OFF the  
machine, thensetthedesiredprogrammeandre-start.  
KNOB SHOULD BE TURNED ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION.  
PROGRAMME SELECTION  
1. COTTONS  
To be used for whites and coloureds of cotton or predominantly of cotton  
in case of mixed load.  
STAGE I: Main wash - Heavy wash / Normal wash / Quick wash  
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Clothes are soaked, tumbled in hot water with detergent for longer  
duration to remove dirt. During draining dirty water, it is cooled down  
by adding cold water. Clothes are tumbled to expose more surface,  
squeezedbyspinningtoremovedirtinsidethefabric.  
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IF CLOTHES ARE NOT VERY DIRTY, THE MAIN WASH CAN BE  
STARTED BY DIRECTLY SETTING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR  
KNOBATNORMALORQUICKWASHTOREDUCEWASHINGTIME.  
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STAGE II : Rinse  
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After washing, the rinsing is done automatically four times to remove  
traces of detergent and dirt from clothes.  
For most efficient rinsing two intermittent short spins are provided.  
STAGE III : Intense spin Dry  
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Spin drying takes place at 600 rpm for longer duration.  
2.Easy Care Programme  
To be used for easy care fabrics like polyester blends or  
predominantlyhavingsuchfabricinmixedload.  
STAGE 1 : Main Wash : synthetic / delicates  
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Clothes are soaked, tumbled in hot water with detergent for lesser  
duration than main wash of Normal wash programme. During  
draining of dirty water, it is cooled down by adding cold water.  
Clothes are tumbled to expose more surface, squeezed by spinning  
toremovedirt.  
STAGE II : Rinse  
After washing the rinsing is done automatically three times to remove  
traces of detergent and dirt from clothes.  
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STAGE III : Short spin Dry  
Spin drying takes place at 600 r.p.m for shorter duration.  
Exclusive spin drying programmes : Intense spin Dry / Short spin Dry  
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Can be used for spin drying hand washed/wet clothes.  
Turn programme selector knob directly to the spin drying points  
after loading the clothes.  
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Switch 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.  
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OPERATION  
SORTINGOFGARMENTS  
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Machine to be used for machine washable fabrics only (Look for  
washsymbolsgivenonyourgarments.)  
Non-fast coloured should be washed with like colours only .Wash  
whites separately from colours.  
Check the pockets for any loose articles like coins, keys, keychains  
etc. Removethesearticlesasthesecandamagethedrum/tub.  
Do 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).  
LOADING THE MACHINE  
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Open the front porthole door, place  
garments loosely inside drum. For best  
results load garments one by one  
,preferably mix of large and small  
clothes  
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Turn knitted garments inside out,  
remove loose hooks, rings and pins  
foundoncurtainsetc.  
Or  
Tie a knot around them with the  
garmentitself.  
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Close door and press till you hear a  
click. Ensure that no cloth is jammed  
between door and rubber gasket of  
frame.  
For large garments like bed covers and  
curtains etc. open out the garments and  
holdfromthecentretoload.  
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Ensure that volume of load allows the clothes to tumble freely in the  
drum for best wash results.  
Over loading the drum will affect wash quality. It can also damage  
themachineandclothesinthelongrun.  
Running the machine under loaded may cause excessive vibration,  
noiseanddamage.  
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DETERGENTTOBEUSEDANDQUANTITY  
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The best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing  
machinedetergent.  
Approximatequantitiestobeused:  
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Full loadi.e. 5kgs  
Detergents to be used as per directions  
indicated by the manufacturer on their  
package.  
HalfLoad  
i.e. 2.5kgandbelow  
Liquiddetergentscanbeused.  
Use20to25%lessdetergent.  
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Hard water and heavily soiled clothes require more than the  
recommended quantity of detergents.  
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Frequent use of insufficient detergent will be noticeable as follows:  
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Washing appears grey or not properly clean  
Grey - brown stains form on the washing  
Excess use of detergent will result in  
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Higher environment pollution  
Generation of too much foam  
Scale builds up  
TREATMENTOFSTAINS  
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Stains need to be treated immediately when they are fresh. Usually stains  
are categorised as absorbed stains, built-up stains, and compound stains.  
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Absorbed stains can be removed by rubbing gently a pad containing a  
suitable solvent over the stain from outer edge towards centre by  
keepingstainedclothonabsorbentfabric.  
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Built up and compound stains may be removed by first carefully  
brushing off stained area. Then rub gently with a pad containing solvent  
fromthebackoffabric.  
It is advisable to try out the solvent on hidden part of the garment to verify  
its effectoncloth.  
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PROGRAMMERUN  
Note:  
During the programme run the knob turns automatically in the clockwise  
directiononly.  
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Washing, rinsingandspinningcanbeseenthroughtheportholewindow.  
At any moment the position of the knob with respect to its start position  
showshowfartheprogrammehasadvanced.  
SWITCHINGOFFTHEMACHINE  
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Thewash programmeautomaticallycompletesattheEnd.  
ToswitchthemachineOFFpushintheprogrammeselectorknob  
Portholedoorcanbeopenedonlyafter90seconds  
Removeclothesfrominsidethemachine  
Leavedoorslightlyajartodryouttheinsideofthemachine  
CHECKPOINTS  
BeforeswitchingyourmachineONcheck...  
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Themachineisconnectedtoa220V, 50Hzsupplywithproperearthing.  
Thewaterinletstopcockisfullyopen.  
Thehosesarenotbentortwisted.  
Dry clothes are loaded into the machine drum, and door is closed firmly  
withaclick.  
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Therequiredamountofdetergent is filledinthecompartment.  
After completing the above check points the machine should be switched  
ONbygentlypullingouttheprogrammeselectorknob.  
The programme Selector knob is turned to the appropriate programme  
positioninaclockwisedirectiononly.  
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TheFluffFilterisnotopen.  
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MAINTENANCE  
FLUFF FILTER  
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Open door flap by pressing on the right hand.  
Clean filter under running water  
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Place shallow container under the tray to  
collect water that comes out.  
Replace filter and screw on tightly  
to avoid leakage of water  
ENSURE THAT THE FLUFF FILTER IS  
NOT BLOCKED, CLEAN WEEKLY OR  
ASOFTENASREQUIRED.  
BEFORE USING MACHINE AGAIN  
RUN THE MACHINE WITHOUT  
CLOTHES AND DETERGENTS BY  
SELECTING ANY SHORT WASH  
PROGRAMME. THIS WILL ENSURE  
THAT THE FLUFF FILTER LINE GETS  
FILLED WITH WATER.  
ALTERNATIVELY POUR TWO MUGS  
OF WATER (APPROX, 1.5 LTRS.)  
DIRECTLYINTO THE DRUM.  
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Turn Fluff Filter cover anti-clockwise  
drain water into container and  
take out filter  
DO NOT OPEN THE FLUFF FILTER  
DURING APROGRAMME RUN.  
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DRUM  
RustStains  
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(neverusesteelwool)mayalsobeused.  
SIEVES  
CleaningofWaterConnectionSieves, filter  
1. Turn off Taps. Disconnect Power supply to the machine.  
Unscrew inlet hose from machine as well as from the tap  
anddrainoutwaterfromthehose.  
2. Pull the sieve out of the magnetic valve with a pair of flat  
nosedpliersandcleanunderrunningwaterwithabrush.  
FitSievebacktothevalve.  
3. Remove the filter mesh from the tap end of the inlet hose  
andcleanunderrunningwaterwithabrush.  
4. Fitthe filtermeshbacktoinlethose.  
5. Screw inlet hose back to the machine and the tap. Ensure  
thatboththesieves andfilterareinplace.  
6. Turnonthetap.  
CleaningofPortholeDoorArea:  
q Aftereverywashcleanvapouroffportholedoor.  
q Lift the fold in the rubber gasket under porthole  
periodically to remove lint and dirt preferably after every  
wash.  
FROSTPROTECTION  
If the machine is being operated in very cold temperature, all the water  
shouldbedrainedoutafteruse.  
q RemoveFluffFilter.  
q Locatethedrainhoseanddrainthewater.  
q Disconnectinlethosefromthetapanddrain.  
DRAININGDURINGEMERGENCIES  
In case of a long power failure during a programme run, the water  
can be drained from the drum through the drain hose  
q Allow the water in the machine to cool down sufficiently.  
q Locate the drain hose and pull out the drain hose to drain water in a large  
shallowcontainer.  
q Before restarting machine, ensure that drain plug is fixed on drain hose  
properly and fluff filter water line is filled with water by running the  
machine without any clothes or detergents.  
q Spillage of water can rust the base plate. Draining through drain  
hosepreventsrusting.  
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS  
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?  
WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT  
BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM.  
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Check water supply  
Porthole door not firmly closed  
Water tap not turned on  
Bent inlet hose  
Sieve on inlet valve clogged  
SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY.  
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Detergent used is not a washing machine detergent  
Excessive detergent used  
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WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE.  
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Inlet/Outlet hose connection loose  
Fluff Filter not screwed on properly  
Inlet hose leaking  
Drain plug not fixed properly onto Drain hose.  
MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN.  
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Fluff Filter clogged  
Outlet hose end above 1 mtr. from floor level  
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MACHINE VIBRATES STRONGLY DURING SPINNING.  
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Machine not levelled properly  
Clothes not loaded as instructed  
Water not drained completely  
MACHINE DOES NOT START.  
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Check position of programme selector knob  
Check water supply  
Porthole door not closed properly  
MOTOR NOISE  
It is normal for noises to be heard while motor is running. However  
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wash load, belt tension and motor mounting bolt should be  
checked for specified limits.  
PUMPNOISE  
It is normal for noises to be heard from the pump during the start-up  
andfinalstageofdraining. Howevercheckforflufffilterclogging.  
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS  
1. Ensurethatthemachineisproperlybalancedonfouradjustablefeet.  
2. Ensure that the machine is connected to 3 pin socket with earth and 16  
ampsfuse.  
3. 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 at 600C with detergent  
forthefirsttimeafterinstallation.  
4. Theprogrammeknobshouldbeturnedclockwise 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. Donotoperatethemachinebeyondtheprintedzone.  
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  
forcedopen.  
8. Check label on garments for determining conditions under which fabrics  
aretobewashed.  
9. Usedetergentrecommendedforwashingmachine.  
10. Ensure that the electrical line on which the machine is used can take the  
requiredload.  
11. Checktheinsideofdrumbeforeloadingtheclothes.  
12. Protect the machine from direct sunlight and do not splash water on  
it. Cleanwithadampcloth.  
13. Keep your machine dry to avoid corrosion / rusting. Take special care to  
wipethemachineaftercleaningtheflufffilter.  
14. The machine should ideally be installed on the floor, It can be installed on  
anysuitableplatformortrolley, ifdesiredbythecustomer.  
15. Clean the shell lower and detergent tray periodically by taking out the  
detergenttray.  
16. Incaseofplastictabletop, don’tusethetabletopasanironingboard.  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Dimensions(DxWxH)  
Weight  
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56 cm x 60 cm x 85 cm  
58.5 kgs  
Capacity  
5 Kgs of dry clothes (cotton)*  
10 wash care programmes  
On/Off, Hot wash.  
690 Watts (max.)  
Programmes  
Selector Buttons  
Motor Rating  
Spin Speed  
600 rpm  
Heater Rating  
Drum  
1.55 kW  
Stainless Steel  
Temperature Selection  
Drain Pump Rating  
Water Consumption  
Power Consumption  
600C  
30 W  
75 litres for normal wash.  
0.25 unit for cold wash  
0.6 - 0.9unit hot wash at 600C  
2.0 KW Max.  
Cotton Wash Programme :  
Connected Load  
Programme Duration  
Power supply  
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10 to 115 minutes  
220 - 240 V, Single Phase, 50 Hz  
1 bar ( 1.03 kg/cm2 ) - 10 bar ( 10.3 kg/cm2)  
Water Pressure  
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
*Capacity depends on size, texture and combination of clothes  
Depending on water pressure, Water hardness, Water inlet Temperature, Quantity  
and type of textile, Detergents used, Degree of soiling, Ambient condition, selected  
additional functions & power supply fluctuations the actual values given on or with  
the machine can deviate from the declared standard values, as they are tested  
according to the laboratory conditions  
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MODEL : ELENA  
DEALER’S NAME :  
CUSTOMER’S NAME :  
ADDRESS :  
SERIAL NO. WT ELN B  
PIN CODE :  
TEL. NO. (Resi.)  
E-MAIL :  
(Off.)  
MOTOR SR. NO. :  
DATE OF PURCHASE :  
MODEL : ELENA  
DEALER’S NAME :  
CUSTOMER’S NAME :  
ADDRESS :  
SERIAL NO. WT ELN B  
PIN CODE :  
TEL. NO. (Resi.)  
E-MAIL :  
(Off.)  
MOTOR SR. NO. :  
DATE OF PURCHASE :  
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MICROWAVE OVEN  
CAPACITY - 17 to 30 LITERS  
DISHWASHER  
CAPACITY - 12 PLACE SETTING  
CLOTHES DRYER  
CAPACITY - 5.5KG  
IFB Industries Limited, Plot No. IND - 5, Sector - 1, East Calcutta Township, Calcutta - 700 078  
 

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