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This user guide also contains tips on effective washing and important safety notes. Please read this user guide carefully before use. User guide TM www .dyson.com[...]
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Contents Overview of your Dyson Contrarotator TM The only 2- drum wash action Free registration Important safety notes Inner transit packaging removal Moving the Contrarotator TM Specification Location Drainage, water supply and electricity Drainage W ater supply Electrical installation After installation Loading the Contrarotator TM Detergent use [...]
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Overview of your Dyson Contrarotator TM 1 01 Overview Outer door Control panel Soap tray Hot water inlet Cold water inlet Drainage hose hook P ower cable & plug & Inner door Rating plate Adjustable feet Drainage hose & adjustable clip Rollerjack TM Coin trap 4 01 6 01 & 5 01 5 02 & 5 01 5 02 5 02 5 03 4 01 10 02 6 01 6 01 6 01 3[...]
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The only 2-drum wash action. Dyson Contrarotator TM Conventional washing machines may seem convenient, but their poor performance lets you down. So James Dyson asked his engineers to experiment with every imaginable way of washing to design a better washing machine. Along the way , Dyson engineers made a surprising discovery: washing by hand gave b[...]
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Always: • use the Rollerjack TM to move the machine. Care should be taken when moving it, as it is very heavy . • turn off the machine with the ‘Mains on/off ’ button and switch off at the socket when not in use. • turn off the water supply to the machine and close both the inner and outer doors when not in use. • close the soap tray be[...]
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Inner transit packaging removal Before installation 8 Remove the four screws securing the bracket to the machine casing and lift out the transit bracket. • Refit the lid and two screws. T o replace the packaging (eg: for moving house), reverse the procedure described above. Please retain the transit packaging for future use, as it should be used [...]
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Dimensions: Height 848mm, depth 575mm, width 595mm W eight: 103kg. V oltage: 220-240V , 50Hz. Please refer to rating plate (see section 1 01 for location). P ower: 2750W (230V). Please refer to rating plate (see section 1 01 for location). W ater pressure: 0.4-5 bar . Capacity: 7kg dry laundry (maximum). Location Every Dyson washing machine is test[...]
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W ater supply Drainage Installation Always: • connect your machine to the water supply by hand, using the hoses supplied. Do not tighten the plastic hose connections with a spanner . Do not use old hoses. * Note: CRO1 Flowcheck and Memory have grey leak protection inlet hoses • ensure the water pressure is between 0.4 and 5 bar . Do not: • co[...]
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When all the instructions on the previous pages have been completed, the machine can be installed into its operating position using the Rollerjack TM handle (see section 4 01). • Using the Dyson spanner , adjust the two front feet so that the machine is perfectly stable and will not rock on three of its four contact points. • Do not use wood, c[...]
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Operation 6 01 • Plug the machine into the mains and switch on at the socket. • T urn on the water supply at the mains. • Open the outer and inner doors. • Check the drums are empty before placing the sorted laundry into the washing machine. • Close both doors, making sure that both have ‘clicked’ shut. It is important not to overload[...]
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1 2 Switch on the machine Select the programme Select Cotton/Synthetics/W ool/ Delicate/Handwash items or Duvet. T emperature, spin and soil type settings will automatically adjust to the default settings to give the best options for the selected wash. Please see section 8 01 for details of how to change the default settings. T o start your wash cy[...]
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End of wash cycle The display will show ‘Programme finished’ once the cycle is complete. Remove the washing and turn off the machine by pressing the ‘Mains on/off ’ button. 3 Start your wash cycle Press to start your chosen programme. P ause your wash cycle T o pause the wash, press the ‘Start ’ button (for example to add a forgotten it[...]
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8 01 Optional settings T o personalise the default wash programmes Adjust your programme After selecting the fabric type, press the temperature, spin and soil type buttons to scroll through the options and select your preferred settings. Note: on certain programmes some options are not available (see section 9 0 2).[...]
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Start delay only available on CRO1 Memory This allows you to programme the wash to finish when you want it to. Use the < and > arrows to adjust the settings (eg: if you want the wash to start in 10 hours time, press the > arrow 10 times) and press ‘Start ’ to activate it. The display will countdown the delay time to start. Press the ?[...]
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F abric care and advice 9 01 W ash tips Always: Care label • check the wash care label on laundry to select the most appropriate programme. If you are unsure of the care label, use a gentle programme such as Wool. Mixed fabric load • wash a mixed load according to the most delicate item in it. • sort laundry according to care label. Sort laun[...]
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9 02 P rogramme table Care label Suggested programme T emperature Spin speed Soil type Options Maximum load Cotton Sturdy cottons Linen Synthetics Cotton mixes Mixed fibre P olycottons Fabrics with special finishes (eg: ‘non-iron’ treated cotton) Mixed fabric wash loads Printed cottons P olyester Delicates Micro fibres Synthetic laundry that re[...]
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Cleaning Maintenance • The soap tray cavity in the machine should be cleaned out with a small, soft brush, taking care not to dislodge the rubber seal. • Replace the soap tray ensuring it ‘clicks’ into place. Do not: • wash the soap tray in a dishwasher . Maintenance wash T o prevent odours and build-up of deposits within the washing mach[...]
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Coin trap Maintenance 5 Remove any objects from the coin trap. 6 If any more items seem to be blocking the coin trap, pull out the flow accelerator . • Remove any items and firmly push the flow accelerator back into place. T o replace the coin trap cover: • Ensuring the seal is in place, lubricate with a drop of washing up liquid. • Fit the c[...]
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Emergency door release W ater filter Maintenance This should be used in the event of a power cut to remove laundry . • Switch off and remove the plug from the socket. • Ensure the drums have stopped moving. • If the machine has been running on a hot wash, leave it to cool down. • Completely drain the washing machine (see section 10 02 under[...]
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11 01 T roubleshooting LCD display is blank Machine displays “ Overload reduced performance” Machine displays “Close inner door then press start ” Certain spin speeds, temperatures, dirt levels cannot be selected Cancel button does not work during a wash Cannot open door Machine leaks water Machine shakes during the cycle Machine displays ?[...]
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Ensure the machine is plugged in and switched on. Check the fuse and also that the circuit breaker has not tripped. See section 9 02 for the programme options wash table. W ait for the machine to finish the cycle before opening the door . T o cancel the wash hold down the ‘Cancel’ button. Press ‘Start ’ to resume the wash. Hold down the ‘[...]
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11 03 T roubleshooting Child lock on Overload reduced performance Uneven load could not spin Close outer door then press start Close inner door then press start Not emptying: check hose and coin trap Not filling: check water supply Fault The child lock has not been deactivated. The recommended wash load has been exceeded or unusual items have been [...]
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UK 0870 600 2701 Open 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm ROI ( 01 ) 475 7109 Dyson Ltd T etbury Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 ORP www . dyson .com JN .6596 30.01.02 PN.50351-01-02[...]