ALFA
Twin-tub Washing Machine
User's manual
Model: 40-MS
Please read this manual carefully before using.
Retain it for future reference.
Names of the parts
Outer cover of the spin tub
Inner cover of the spin tub
Spin timer
Wash selector
Wash timer
Water-filling entrance
Spin tub frame
Spin tub
Control panel
Overflow filter
Cabinet
Lint filter(Installed by user)
Valve cover
Pulsator
Wash tub
Wash tub cover
Base frame
Meaning and description of the symbols
Contents marked with that symbol are related
to the safety of the product and the personal
safety of the users. Please operate in strict
conformity to the contents, otherwise it may
cause damage of the machine or injure the
personal safety of the user.
Warning sign
Contents marked with that symbol are actions
forbidden to perform. Performing of those
actions may result in damage of the machine
or injure the personal safety of the user.
Forbidding sign
Please check if the power receptacle has good earthing
condition before using to guarantee your safety.
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Safety precautions
Please insert the power cord into
special receptacle with rated vol-
tage.Be sure to use single-phase
three pins receptacle.The earthing
terminal of the receptacle must be
earthed reliably.If possible,please
adopt electric leakage protector.
When the machine is normally
using, please put the power plug
at the location easily to be insert-
ed and extracted by hand. Be sure
to pull the plug off when there's
power failure, or the machine is
being moved, cleaned or when it
is idle.
If the power cord is bad, to avoid risk it is required to replace it by the
technicians of our special shop or the after-sale service department.
Keep the pin of the power plug clean.
Do not put the machine at damp
place like the bathroom . Never
wash it with water. Do not place
wet laundries on the control panel.
Do not use water hotter than 50 C .
In case the washing machine is installed
on ground with carpet , do not block the
ventilation hole with carpet.
Do not wash water-proof laundries like
the raincoat, bike covers etc. to avoid
abnormal vibrations in spinning.
Ventilation hole at
the bottom of the
washing machine
Do not let the machine share one receptacle
with other electric appliances. If the power
plug is damaged, or the plugging into the
receptacle is loose, do not use the plug any
more.
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Safety precautions
Do not stretch hands into the working
machine. It is dangerous even if the
rotation is slow. Take special care of
the children.
Do not decompose, repair or alter the
machine by yourself.
Do not put any hot or heavy items
( such as the kettle with hot water )
on the washing machine.
Do not wash laundries with volatile
materials (such as thinner, petrol etc.).
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Keep the machine away from direct
sunlight and heat source like the
heater.
Handicapped or children without care
shall not use the machine.
To protect your laundries and wash-
ing machine, please take out all of the
coins, buttons, sand, hairpin and
other foreign materials before washing.
Please check if the water faucet is open,
and if the connection of the water inlet
pipe is proper.
It is suggested to use foamless washing
powder.
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Installation and adjustment
Please install and adjust the machine according to the requirement of
the manual. It is very important to your security and correct operating
the machine.
Install the lint filter
After opening the package,please take out the lint
filter from the document bag,install it to the overflow
filter of the wash tub.See to the figure.
Overflow filter
Lint filter
The drainage shall be smooth with the drain hose.
1.The height of the drain hose shall be less than 1.2m ,
or the drainage will not be smooth enough and cause
incomplete drainage.
<1.2m
2.Do not step on or press the drain hose.
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How to change the direction of the drain hoses
Figure 1 indicates the ex factory installation
position of the drain hose.
Back
Soft item
Front
Extend the drain hose from the side of spin tub
Figure 1
Put soft items on the ground. Lean the machine
down gently with the front surface facing the
ground. Take off the drain hose from the cabinet.
Take the hose out of the fixing groove.
(See to Figure 2).
Embed the drain hose into the groove along the
side of the spin tub in the order of (1)~(3), heading
for the side of the spin tub. (See to Figure 3).
Soft item
Figure 2
Embed the drain hose into the groove with
hands. Take care not to damage the drain
hose in fastening the fixing clamp.
Extend to the
spin tub side
Extend the drain hose from the rear side
Embed into the
groove in turn
Take out the drain hose from the fixing groove.
Extend it from the rear side as per the direction
of the arrow. (When the drainhose is extended
from the rear side, it can be hung on the
point for drain hose at the two sides of the cabinet.)
(See to Figure 4).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Install the water inlet hose; Select the water level
Water inlet hose
Insert the water inlet hose into the water-filling
entrance on the control panel.
Water inlet
Select water level according to the
quantity of the laundries.
Set the water level adjusting lever
Water level
indicator
to needed line.
Maximum Max
Med
Medium
Min
Minimum
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Preparation before washing
Preparation before washing
1.Connect the water inlet hose.
2.Confirm that the washing machine is earthed
reliably . Then insert the power plug into the
receptacle. Do not connect the earth terminal
to the gas pipe and tap water pipe.
Put the drain hose up to suitable position.
3.
4.Slanting or uneven ground may result in
unstable working or abnormal noise. Please
make the machine stand horizontally.
Pay attention to followings before washing the laundries
Check if
The quantity of
When the pulsator
Clear the
Tie the long
strips; fasten
the buttons;
close zippers.
the laundries
has special
requirement
on washing
the laundries is running , the
shall not be too buttons of the
large. Stretch laundries may
and loosen the cause noise. For
laundries before the sake of
pocket. Take
out the coins,
sand, hairpins
etc.
putting them in discretion, please
the tub.
put the laundries
with buttons into
other laundries.
a. Check if the laundries are applicable for washing with machine.
b. Divide the laundries that are not colorfast from other laundries.
c. Put those laundries difficult to absorb water into water with hand.
d. For those laundries with heavy soil, please first remove the dirt like
mud or dust. For the parts with heavy soil, please apply detergent on
them in advance, which can make it easier to remove the soil.
e. For those laundries that may get lint ball and those with long fur, turn
it over before putting in.
f. Do not put those laundries polluted by chemicals into the washing
machine directly.
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The musts in washing
The capacity of washing and spinning of the
machine refer to the largest weight of the
standard laundries under dry condition that can
be washed or spinned in one time. Laundries
quantity in one washing cycle shall be lower
than the rated capacity.
The thickness ,size , type of the cloth will influ-
ence the actual washing capacity. It is suit-
able to put in reasonable amount of laundries
and the laundries can be turned round in wash-
ing for one time washing.
Do not select " Maximum " water level for
laundries less than 2.4kg, so as to avoid
splashing of water.
It is suggested not to use high sudsing detergent.
Usage of the detergent
How to use the whitener
How to use the washing powder
Direct dissolved in the machine:
1.Fill small quantity of water.
2.Add the powder . Run for 30
seconds to dissolve it completely.
3.Put it in the laundries. Select suitable
water level.
Fill water to decided level. Dilute
the whitener with container.
Pour it slowly into the washing tub.
Avoid using whitener on laun-
dries with color or pattern as they
are prone to lose color.
The instant dissolving of the washing
powder:
1.Prepare warm water of 30 C and a
container.
2.Add the powder while stirring to fully
dissolve it.
The powder is more prone to pollute the
laundries than the detergent. Therefore
please use it with proper quantity.
The whitener shall not touch
the laundries directly.
Refer to the user's manual for
the usage and quantity of the
whitener.
For powder whitener, please
dissolve it before using.
Dosage of different washing powder is
different. Please refer to the instruction
of the washing powder for the detail
dosage.
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Washing sequence
Spin timer
Wash timer
Wash selector
(standard current,
soft current)
(to set to below 1 minute,
first set to 2 minute then
turn it back. it can increase
the service life of the timer).
(To set to below 2 minute,
first set to 5 minute then
turn it back. it can increase
the service life of the timer).
Water inlet
OFF
OFF
STANDARD
SOFT
DRAIN
WASH SELECTOR
WASH TIMER
SPIN TIMER
Wash
1. Fill the water and add the dissolved washing
powder to make the water level reach the preset
position. (Figure 1)
Run washing program for some time to stir and
dissolve the powder completely.
Figure 1
STANDARD
SOFT
2.Put in the laundries. If the water quantity is
insufficient, please add water.
DRAIN
WASH SELECTOR
Figure 2
3.Select the current.
Select the strength of the current according to
the laundries. (Figure 2)
OFF
4.Select the washing time
Select the washing time according to the
laundries. (Figure 3)
WASH TIMER
Figure 3
STANDARD
SOFT
5.After washing, set the "WASH SELECTOR"
at "DRAIN". (Figure 4).
DRAIN
Figure 4
WASH SELECTOR
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Spinning
1.Put the laundries into the spin tub evenly and smoothly.
2.Spin
(1) Put the gland in properly.
Please put in the gland properly even if the laundries quantity is small.
Push
Gland
Push
Proper
Proper
The laundries
are slanting
(2) Close the inner and outer cover of the spin tub.
No gland
Outer cover of
The spin tub
Inner cover of
The spin tub
(3). Spin
Select suitable spin time according to the laundries, and do spinning.
During spinning, if there's abnormal sound, it is generally owing to
slanting placement of the laundries. Please stop the machine
and re-order the laundries.
In spinning, it will pause the work if you open the outer cover of the spin
tub. Close it to resume the spinning.
To do spinning and drainin together, please
first do spinning for around 1 minute, then
do draining . Otherwise the spinning will stop
owing to too much water stored in the spin
tub.
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Disposal after washing
After using, please clean the lint and foreign materials of the lint filter and
overflow filter in time. Otherwise it may influence your using the machine.
Please first pull off the power plug from the receptacle before cleaning.
Cleaning the lint filter
The lint filter must be used during washing.
It must be cleaned in time after each using.
1. Take off the lint filter
Put hand at the indicated position.
Push down to take it off. ( See to
Figure 1)
Figure 1
2. Clean the lint
Put it in water and clean while it is
still wet.(See to Figure 2)
3. Install the lint filter
After cleaning, insert the bottom
of the lint filter ( marked with
"down side") into the overflow filter ,
then push the upper part of the
filter in ( marked with " up side ").
(See to Figure 3)
Figure 2
Figure 3
Cleaning the overflow filter
Too much lint on the overflow filter will influence
the normal usage of the machine. Please
clean it every two months.
Elastic fixing
claw
As indicated in the figure, nip the elastic fixing
claw and pull it to the direction of the arrow to
take it off.
1
Take off the overflow filter.
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Cleaning the overflow filter
2. Cleaning the overflow filter
Clean the lint around the filter
and flush with tap water.
3. Install the overflow filter.
(1).Insert the mounting plate at
the bottom of the filter into
the valve cover.
(2).Hang up the hook at the left
upper side.
Hook
(3).Push the upper part in as
indicated in Figure .
Disposal of the complete unit
After washing, dismount the water inlet
hose.
Do not store water in the tub for long
period. Discharge the water immediately
after each using.
Pull off the power plug and hang up the
power cord.
Hang up the drain hose.
Wipe the complete unit with soft
cloth twisted dry.
Wipe with neutral detergent if too dirty
Do not wash it directly by water
Wipe off the water drops on the surface
and inside the tub with clean soft cloth.
Open the cover of the wash tub and the
inner/outer cover of the spin tub for
some time (about one hour), then close
them.
Petrol
Thinner
Alcohol
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Trouble-shooting Answers to question
If the laundries fall to the outer side of the spin tub
If the laundries fall to the outer side of the spin tub, Please come
to the special maintenance department or after-sale service
department of our company. Do not repair it by yourself.
When the remained water is frozen
Prevent the freezing (be sure to discharge the water completely after
using)
After complete draining, set the "WASH SELECTOR" at "SOFT"
or "STANDARD". If it is set at "DRAIN", it will be rather difficult for
the frozen water to melt.
When the water is frozen ,Pour hot water below 50
into the wash
tub to soak it completely. Then turn the pulsator with hands gently.
Please confirm the drainage can work normally before next using.
Below 50
2~3L
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Trouble-shooting Answer to question
(If there's breakdown, please pull off the power plug before checking) The following
phenomena are not breakdowns sometimes. Please confirm again before sending
it to repair. If there are real breakdowns, please come to the special maintenance
department or after-sale service department of our company. Do not repair it by yourself.
Phenomena
The reason
Is there power failure?
Is the power plug loose?
Is the pulsator twisted by foreign materials?
The machine does
not act.
Is the drain hose frozen?
The draining does
not work
Is the drain hose blocked by foreign material?
Are there laundries falling to the outer side of
the spin tub?
There's abnormal
soundduring washing
Are there hair pin, coins or metal items brought
inside the tub?
Is the machine slanting?
There's abnormal
sound and violent
vibration during
spinning
Is the gland pressed evenly?
Are there laundries falling to the outer side of
the spin tub?
Are the laundries in spin tub too much?
There may be some
waterflowing out of
the drain hose in the
first use of the
It is the water remained in the factory inspection
of performance.
machine.
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Packing list
Quantity
One piece
Name
User's manual
One piece
One piece
Water inlet hose
Lint filter
One piece
One set
Gland
Twin-tub washing machine
Specification
Water level/Water quantity (about)
Maximum/40L Medium/32L Minimum/25L
0.02 0.2
Injection pressure(MPa)
Rated washing / spinning capacity(kg)
4.0/3.5 (weight of standard dry cloth)
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