Tricity Bendix WDR 1041 manual

W ASHER-DR YER WDR 1041 WDR 1241 OPERA TING & INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 132979030[...]

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 way . ● All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in inst[...]

3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W asher-Dryer 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6-9 Operating sequence 10-1 1 W ashing 10 Load the laundry 10 Measure out the detergent 10 Measure out the fabric softener 10 Switch the machine on and select the requ[...]

4 Y our New W asher -Dryer This new machine, meets all modern requirements for ef fective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. ● The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. ● The balance control device ensures that the machine remains stable when spinnin[...]

5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Child safety f eatur e This machine incorporates a special child safety feature to prevent small children from being trapped inside the machine. T o activat[...]

6 The Contr ol Panel Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, a warning message appears for 3 seconds on the display . 3 “spin” button Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washer-dry[...]

7 Attention! Before selecting the 21 (drain) or the 22 (spin) programmes, the selector dial must to be turned to the “ O” Off position. Important! The rinse hold option cannot be selected for the automatic W ASHING & DR YING programme. 4 “quick w ash” button S elect this option for laundry that is only slightly soiled (not available for[...]

8 • The washing machine has completed the programme : this is indicated by a flashing zer o . Important! The first time you use the washing machine , when you switch it on, it may display a flashing zero. This is due to the fact that the washing machine has performed a washing cycle during the manufacturer ’ s inspection tests, and this cycle h[...]

9 When selecting a drying programme, if you turn the programme selector dial to the “ dry ” position or depress the dry time button in Automatic W ashing & Drying cycle, the “ dry ” pilot light illuminates. When the “ dry ” light is on, the washer -dryer is performing the drying cycle. At the end of the washing or drying programme, [...]

10 Operating Sequence W ASHING Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent[...]

11 7. Start the pr o gr amme Press the “ start pause ” button. The relevant light will stop flashing and remain lit. The “ wash ” pilot light illuminates. 8. Ho w to change an option or a pr ogr amme during its cycle If the programme has already started, b efore you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the start p[...]

12 DR YING 2.5 KG OF COTTON Y ou have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1200 rpm 5 kg of laundry . They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry . T urn the selector dial to the “ O” position to switch the machine off. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain t[...]

13 W ashing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g T ablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g T ea towel 70-120 g Linen hand towel 100-150 g T owelling hand [...]

14 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. TR[...]

15 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 BLEACHING IRONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR YING[...]

16 W ashing pr ogrammes The programme “2” ( C OTTON economy 60° ) is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. * This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundry , the temperature of the water supply and th[...]

17 Programme Pr ogramme description A vailable options Max load Energy kWh W ater litres Consumptions* 21 0.5 Soak for about 20 minutes at 30°C Stop with water in the tub (rinse hold). S OAK 30 5 Kg 45 0.1 3 rinses Long spin at max. speed rinses 5 Kg spin red. / extra rinse 20 - 1 rinse with liquid additive Long spin at max. speed softener 5 Kg sp[...]

18 Drying Pr ogrammes (*) The S tore dry drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. Timed drying Degree of drying S tore dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing T ype of fabric Cotton and linen (towels, T -shirts, bathrobes) Max. load 2.5 kg Spin speed Dryi[...]

19 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 powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening po[...]

• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. • Screw the pump cover fully in. • Close the pump door . Wa r n i n g When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance[...]

21 The dangers of fr eezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. ● T urn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet hose. ● Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. ● Screw the water inlet hose back on and [...]

22 Something Not W orking Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service For ce Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . IMPOR T ANT : if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to repair a fault caused b[...]

23 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door . ● The machine is heating the water or drying the clothes. ● The drum is turning. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic balance control device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the [...]

24 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, T ricity |Bendix Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this T ricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARG[...]

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

26 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are[...]

27 W ater inlet Connect the hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use already employed hoses. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply only . A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe[...]

28 2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove 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 prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. The drain hose may be extended to [...]

29 Electrical connection Any electrical work 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 observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same[...]

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