BENDIX BIW 125 W manual

OPERA TING & INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS W ASHING MA CHINE BIW 125 W BIW 145 W 35.292.984/0 35.292.984…BIW125W-145.qxd 30/06/2005 19:22 Página 1[...]

2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any w ay . ● All packing and transit bolts must be remov ed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See rele vant section in i[...]

3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser dra wer 5 The Control Panel 6-7 Programme information 7 Operating Sequence 8-11 W ashing 5 kg of white cotton at 90°C 8 Load the laundry 8 Measure out the detergent and the f abric softener 8 Select the required p[...]

4 Y our New W ashing Machine Y our new washing machine meets all moder n r equirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. ● The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. ● The programme pr ogr ess display shows t[...]

5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser dra wer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Pre wash Main wash Fabric softener C0069 35.292.984…BIW125W-145.qxd 30/06/2005 19:22 Página 5[...]

6 1 Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Pr ogr amme Option buttons Depending on the programme, dif ferent functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause b utton. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot ligh[...]

7 7 Pr o gr amme pr o gr ess displa y By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the v arious phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the pilot light “wash” comes on this means that the machine is performing the washing phase. If you hav e s[...]

8 Operating Sequence Before the first w ash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent dra wer in order to acti v ate the ECO v alve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without an y laundry in the machine, to remov e any manuf acturing residue from the drum and tub . Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent [...]

9 6. Star t the pr ogr amme Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply tap is turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser dra wer are closed. T o start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding light stop[...]

10 W ASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS A T 50°C Suppose you hav e 2 kg of lightly soiled mixed f abrics to wash. The y are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much [...]

11 7 . Star t the pr ogr amme Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply tap is turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser dra wer are closed. T o start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding light st[...]

12 W ashing Hints Do NO T overload the machine. W eigh the laundry the first fe w times you use the appliance. The av erage weights of the most common items are listed belo w as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillo w case 100-200 g T ablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g T ea to wel 70-120 g Linen hand to wel 100-150 g T owelling hand to w[...]

13 And in which f orm? Not only are there dif ferent types of detergent, b ut they are also av ailable in different forms. Whether you chose a po wder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your o wn personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the po wder directly into the dispenser drawer . Do not sprinkle po wder onto clothes in the machine dr[...]

14 W ash Car e Symbols W ash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. W ASHING SYMBOL BLEA CHING IR ONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR YI[...]

15 W ash at 40 °C 3 rinses Long spin RESET / OFF NON F AST COLOURS 40°C Non fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, normally soiled, shirts, blouses, underwear . For cancelling the w ash programme which is running and for switching the machine of f 5 kg PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED. NO SPIN 115 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type[...]

16 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme/ W ashing symbol Programme dial position MIXED F ABRICS 60° - 50° - 40° Possible options DELICA TES 40° - 30° Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear , coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “P[...]

17 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply . Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening po wder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry w ashing, and according to the softening [...]

18 • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover . • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. • Screw the pump cover fully in. • Cl[...]

19 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or ov ersights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed belo w . During machine operation it is possible that the “ End ” light flashes to indicate that the m[...]

20 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The programme is still running. ● W ater in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub . Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection de vice has cut in because the laundry is not e venly distrib uted in the drum. The laundry i[...]

21 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Bendix appliance or any part thereof is prov ed to be defecti ve by reason only of f aulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour , materials or[...]

22 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any w ay . Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical w ork required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or [...]

23 Important ! Y ou are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. In case of moving out the same precautions as per paragraph “The dangers of freezing” must be taken i.e. the residual water in the hoses must be pumped out. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that ai[...]

24 W ater inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use pre viously used hoses for water connection. Installation should comply with local water authority and building re gulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . A minimum water pressure of 50 kP a (0.5 bar) is required for safe operation[...]

25 2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remov e any blanking plug that may be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to pre vent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. The drain hose may be extended t[...]

26 Electrical connection Any electrical w ork required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be obser ved. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the sa[...]

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