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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING MACHINE
BIW 85
35.292.686/1
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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. This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully
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Contents For the User For the Installer Important Safety Information 3 Installation Instructions 25 Your New Washing Machine 5 Technical Specifications 25 Unpacking 26 Description of the Appliance 6 Positioning 27 The Control Panel 7 Water inlet 27 Water drainage 28 Operating sequence 8-11 Levelling 29 Washing 4,5 kg of white cotton at 90 °C 8 Special conditions 29 Load the laundry 8 In the interest of the environment 29 Measure out the detergent 8 Electrical connections 30 Measure out the fabri
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Your New Washing Machine i Your new washing machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C In the interest of the before draining, with the 90°C programme. This environment reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent any 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 “Mains-on” light 3 “Options” buttons 4 Programme guide 5 Programme selector dial & ON/OFF switch 6 Door opening handle 7 Filter 8 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main Wash Fabric softener AL035 6
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The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 4 HALF LOAD button Available for programmes 1 to 5. Pressing this button before starting the programme there 2 Mains-on light will be one rinse less which saves energy and water. This light illuminates when the appliance is operating. 5 Programme Guide 3 ECO WASH button By pushing in this button prior to selecting wash 6 Programme Selector programmes “2” and “3”, you will obtain a reduction of the temperature from 90˚C to 60˚C and from 60˚C to To
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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. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 90°C Suppose you have 4.5 kg of heavily soiled laundry to wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing 1. Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, on
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1 1 5. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme. AL040 6. Start 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 AL041 The operating pilot light will illuminate and the machine will start operating 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and th
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WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50 °C Suppose you have 2 kg of MIXED FABRICS to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door. P0004 2. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main w
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7 7 4. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme AL040 5. Start 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 AL041 The mains-on light will illuminate and the machine will start operating 6. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and the mains-
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Washing Hints i Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are first few times you use the appliance. difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products, which can be found The average weights of the most common items are in most household shops. In some cases it may help listed below as a guide: to soak the stain before washing with a special pre- soak product or biological detergent. 1000g = 1 kg Only wo
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Delicate Items Which detergent to use?.... When washing delicates such as woollens, you should To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your use a product which is specially designed to care for appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended and other delicates. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them
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Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer. And in which form? We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned Not only are there different types of detergent, but they (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in are also available in different forms. Whether you the tumble dryer. choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is down to personal choice. Traditional Powders Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes
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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 95 Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes 60 Colour fast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, V
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Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Degree of soil and type Programme dial Possible Max. Wash programme Description of laundry position options load White cotton, for Prewash at 40 ˚C example heavily soiled Pre-wash & HALF Wash at 90˚C 1 garments, sheets, 4.5 kg 4 rinses LOAD Whites household linen, Long spin at 850 rpm underwear, towels. White cotton, for example normally soiled Wash at 90˚C HALF Whites garments, sheets, 4 rinses 4.5 kg 2 LOAD household linen, Long spin at 850 rp
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Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Degree of soil and type Programme dial Possible Max. Wash programme Description of laundry position options load Prewash Synthetic or mixed Wash at 50˚C fabrics, underwear, 7 Mixed Fabrics 3 rinses 2 kg coloured garments, non- Stops with water in the shrink shirts, blouses. drum (*) Synthetic or mixed Wash at 40˚C fabrics, underwear, 3 rinses Synthetics 2 kg 8 coloured garments, non- Stops with water in the shrink shirts, blouses.
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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 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 according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while.
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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 manually from the machine at this stage. To do P0201 P0198 this, unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hose over a bo
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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 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 incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee. Symptom Possible causes The machine does not start The door has no
