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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING MACHINE
BIW 103 W
35.292.794/3
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Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefull
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Contents Something Not Working 17-18 For the User Service and Spare Parts 18 Important Safety Information 2 Customer Care 18 Your New Washing Machine 4 Guarantee Conditions 19 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 For the Installer The Control Panel 6 Installation Instructions 20 Operating sequence 7-10 Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 90¡C 7 Technical Specifications 20 Load the laundry 7 Unpacking 21 Measure out the detergent 7 Positioning 22 Measure out the fabric soften
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Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60¡C In the interest before draining, with the 90¡C programme. This of the environment reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. Materials marked with the symbol are The special wool programme with its new delicate recyclable. wash system treats your woollens with ex
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Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Rinse hold button 4 Half load button 5 ON/OFF button 6 Mains-on light 7 Programme selector dial 8 Door opening handle 9 Drain pump 10 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener 5
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The Control Panel 1 Programme guide 5 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the machine is switched off. 2 RINSE HOLD button Press this button to make the machine stop with water 6 Programme selector dial in the drum after the wash cycle. This prevents any To select the required program turn the control creasing which may take place if the clothes are left clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the damp in the drum. When it is con
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Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a 3. Measure out the fabric cotton cycle at 60¡C, without any laundry in the softener machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment drum and tub. marked (the amount used must not exceed the Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser MAX mark in the drawer). drawer and start the machine. Close the drawer gently. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 90¡C Suppose
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6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply taps are turned on the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating. on / off T0001S 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the e
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WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50¡C 4. Select the required option Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They Depress the RINSE HOLD button if required. are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 5. Select the required programme 1. Load the laundry Turn the programme selector dial clockwise until the Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards. marker on the top coincides with the programme 7. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, sh
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Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the For wool, use gentle detergent only in small first few times you use the appliance. quantities. Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care The average weights of the most common items are and kept out of reach of children. listed below as a guide: Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are 1000g = 1 kg difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products, which can be found She
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And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and TRADITIONAL POWDERS househ
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Wash Care Symbols Wash 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. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60¡C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Vi
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Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Degree of soil and type Programme Possible Max. Wash programme Description time of laundry dial position options load mins. White cotton, for Prewash at 40 ˚C example heavy soiled Wash at 90˚C rinse hold 1 Whites+Prewashgarments, sheets, 4.5 kg 145 3 rinses half load household linen, Long spin (**) underwear, towels. White cotton, for example normally soiled Wash at 90˚C rinse hold Whites garments, sheets, 3 rinses 4.5 kg 120 2 half load
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Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Degree of soil and type Programme Possible Max. Progr. Wash programme Description time of laundry dial position options load mins. Synthetic or mixed Prewash fabrics, underwear, Wash at 50˚C rinse 7 Mixed fabrics 2 kg 60 coloured garments, non- 3 rinses hold shrink shirts, blouses. Short spin (*) Synthetic or mixed Wash at 40˚C fabrics, underwear, rinse Synthetics 3 rinses 2 kg 60 8 coloured garments, non- hold Short spin (*) shrin
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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 powder manufacturer’s Cleaning the drawer recess instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. Having removed the draw
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¥ When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush. cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry Tighten up the inlet hoses. up spillage of water when removing the cover. The dangers of freezing • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0¡C, rotating it. certain precautions should be taken. Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the inlet hoses. Place the end of the emergency empty
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Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local 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 incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom Possible causes The machine does not start The door has
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Symptom Possible causes The programme is still running. The door will not open The door lock has not yet released. Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the Spinning starts late or the machine laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is does not spin redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal s
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Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other This guarantee does not cover: legal rights. Damage or calls resulting from transportation, We, Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of the improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light date of the purchase, this BENDIX appliance or any bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic. part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of Costs incurred for ca
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Installation Instructions 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 competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Should the appliance power supply cable need
