BENDIX BIW 100 manual

OPERA TING & INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ASHING MACHINE BIW 100 35.292.629/0[...]

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3 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[...]

4 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 3 Y our New W ashing Machine 5 Description of the Appliance 6 The Control Panel 7 Operating sequence 8-1 1 W ashing 4,5 kg of white cotton at 90 °C 8 Load the laundry 8 Measure out the detergent 8 Measure out the additive 8 Select the required option(s) 8 Select the required programme 9 Start t[...]

5 Y our New W ashing Machine i Y our new washing machine, meets all modern needs for ef fective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. ■ Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 90°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent any creasing. ■ The special wo[...]

6 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 “Mains-on” light 3 “Options” buttons 4 Programme guide 5 Program selector dial & ON/OFF switch 6 Door opening handle 7 Filter 8 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a wer Prewash Main W ash Fabric softener AL035[...]

7 The Contr ol Panel 1 Deter gent dispenser dr a wer 2 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the appliance is operating. 3 RINSE HOLD button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum. Whe[...]

8 Operating Sequence Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. W ASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON A T 90°C Suppose you have 4.5 kg of heavily s[...]

9 5. Select the r equir ed pr ogr amme T urn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme. 6. Star t the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ■ the appliance is plugged in ■ the water supply taps are turned on ■ the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programme selector dial outwards T[...]

10 W ASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS A T 50 °C Suppose you have 2 kg of MIXED F ABRICS to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door . Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door . 2. Measur e out the deter gent Pull [...]

11 5. Select the r equir ed pr ogr amme T urn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme 6. Star t the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ■ the appliance is plugged in ■ the water supply taps are turned on ■ the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programme selector dial outwards T[...]

12 W ashing Hints i 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 towel 150[...]

13 Delicate Items When washing delicates such as woollens, you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates. Laundry Bleach For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent[...]

14 Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer . W e recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer . Ho w much deter gent and fabric softener? The amount to be used depends on: the load: if the detergent manufacturer does not make any specification for small loads,[...]

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 Pr ogr ammes for cotton and linen Pre-wash & Whites White cotton, for example heavy soiled garments, sheets, household linen, underwear , towels. 1 Prewash at 40 ˚C W ash at 90˚C 4 rinses Long spin at 1000 rpm HALF LOAD 4.5 kg Whites White cotton, for example normally soiled garments, sheets, household linen, underwear[...]

17 W ashing Pr ogrammes Pr ogr ammes for synthetics, delica tes and w ool Mixed Fabrics Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear , coloured garments, non- shrink shirts, blouses. 7 Prewash W ash at 50˚C 3 rinses Short spin at 600 rpm (*) 2 kg RINSE HOLD RINSE HOLD RINSE HOLD W ash programme Degree of soil and type of laundry Programme dial position D[...]

18 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Descaling The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically run a high temperature wash with detergent or use a descaler in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and[...]

19 Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every washing programme. Open the filter door and place a container underneath to catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the water[...]

20 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your Bendix Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by inco[...]

21 If after the above checks, there is still a fault , call your local Bendix Service Force Centre. Ser vice & Spar e Par ts If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Y our telephone call will be routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area[...]

22 Guarantee Conditions Bendix standar d guar antee conditions This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. W e, Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this BENDIX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our op[...]

23 BENDIX SERVICE FORCE T o contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone 08705 929929 CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale, Guernsey Channel Islands JERSEY Jersey Electricity Company PO Box 45 Queens Road St Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE4 8NY SCOTLAND ABERDEEN 54 Claremont Street (M05) Aberdeen AB10 6RA AUCHTERMUCHY [...]

24 BENDIX SERVICE FORCE T o contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone 08705 929929 MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East (M18) Wyrley Road Ind. Estate Witton Birmingham B6 6DB BOURNE Manning Road Ind. Estate (M44) Pinfold Road Bourne PE10 9HT BRIDGNORTH 68 St. Mary’ s Street (M72) Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR GLOUCESTER 101 Rycroft St[...]

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 appliance has to be transported again. ■ Unscrew and remove the three rear transit bolts (using a spanner). ■ Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed. W e[...]

27 Positioning Y our new Bendix washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to your home’ s water supply and drainage system. However , if this is not possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps, with the drain hose discharging into the sink. The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with female 3/4” BSP th[...]

28 W ater dr ainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's water supply and drainage system. The appliance drain hose should hook (use the plastic “U-piece” supplied) into a standpipe with an internal diameter of approximately 38mm (see diagram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and s[...]

29 Le v elling Level the washing machine by loosening or tightening the feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. After levelling the machine, secure the feet by tightening the ring nuts with the aid o[...]

30 Electrical connections 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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