Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced reach. persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Bendix Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Bendix spare parts.
Something Not Working 20-21 Service & Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee conditions Bendix Service Force Addresses 23-24 Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions: Safety instructions...
Your New Washing Machine 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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washing Hints 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.
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.
And in which form? Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer. 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.
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 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, Prewash at 40 ˚C example heavily soiled Pre-wash & HALF Wash at 90˚C garments, sheets, 4.5 kg 4 rinses...
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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, Mixed Fabrics 3 rinses 2 kg coloured garments, non- Stops with water in the shrink shirts, blouses.
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.
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.
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.
Service & Spare Parts contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows: If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning: Customer Care Department Bendix 08705 929929...
We, Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this BENDIX appliance or any Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance...
BENDIX SERVICE FORCE 08705 929929 To contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone CHANNEL ISLANDS NORTH EAST ORKNEY Corsie Domestics (M65) 7 King Street GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity Kirkwall GATESHEAD Unit 356a PO Box 4 Orkney KW15 (M39) Dukesway Court Vale, Guernsey...
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BENDIX SERVICE FORCE 08705 929929 To contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA SUNBURY Unit 1a (M63) The Summit BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East BECKENHAM 11a Gardener Ind. Estate Hanworth Road (M18) Wyrley Road Ind. Estate...
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.
Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance You 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).
Positioning Your 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.
Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's water supply and drainage system. 3 pin 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 standpipe.
Levelling 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 of a screwdriver.
The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Bendix Service Centre, whose address are listed at the back of this instruction manual. Permanent connection...
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Bendix, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950 950 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000/04...