Tricity Bendix BIW 100 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING MACHINE

BIW 100
35.292.629/0

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  • Page 1: Washing Machine

    OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHING MACHINE BIW 100 35.292.629/0...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For the User For the Installer Important Safety Information Installation Instructions Your New Washing Machine Technical Specifications Unpacking Description of the Appliance Positioning The Control Panel Water inlet Water drainage Operating sequence 8-11 Levelling Washing 4,5 kg of white cotton at 90 °C Special conditions Load the laundry In the interest of the environment...
  • Page 4: Your New Washing Machine

    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.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    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 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main Wash Fabric softener AL035...
  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    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 RINSE HOLD button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in...
  • Page 7: Operating Sequence

    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.
  • Page 8: Select The Required Programme

    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.
  • Page 9: Washing 2 Kg Of Mixed Fabrics At 50 °C

    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.
  • Page 10: Select The Required Programme

    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.
  • Page 11: Washing Hints

    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.
  • Page 12: Which Detergent To Use

    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.
  • Page 13: And In Which Form

    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.
  • Page 14: Wash Care Symbols

    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.
  • Page 15: Washing Programmes

    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 heavy soiled Pre-wash & HALF Wash at 90˚C garments, sheets, 4.5 kg 4 rinses...
  • Page 16: Washing Programmes

    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 Synthetic or mixed Prewash fabrics, underwear, Wash at 50˚C RINSE Mixed Fabrics 2 kg coloured garments, non- 3 rinses HOLD shrink shirts, blouses.
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Filter

    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.
  • Page 19: Something Not Working

    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.
  • Page 20: Service & Spare Parts

    Symptom Possible causes The door will not open The programme is still running. The door lock has not yet released The water level in the drum is too high or the machine is heating. Spinning starts late or the machine The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the does not spin laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
  • Page 21: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions Bendix standard guarantee Exclusions conditions This guarantee does not cover: Damage or calls resulting from transportation, This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light legal rights. bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic. 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...
  • Page 22: Bendix Service Force Addresses

    Bendix Service Force 08705 929929 To contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone ORKNEY Corsie Domestics CHANNEL ISLANDS NORTH EAST (M65) 7 King Street Kirkwall GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity GATESHEAD Unit 356a Orkney KW15 PO Box 4 (M39) Dukesway Court Vale, Guernsey Dukesway PERTH Hydro Electrical...
  • Page 23 Bendix Service Force 08705 929929 To contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone SUNBURY Unit 1a MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA (M63) The Summit Hanworth Road BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East BECKENHAM 11a Gardener Ind. Estate Hanworth Ind. Estate (M18) Wyrley Road Ind.
  • Page 24: Installation Instructions

    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.
  • Page 25: Unpacking

    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).
  • Page 26: Positioning

    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. The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with COLD WATER SUPPLY HOT WATER SUPPLY...
  • Page 27: Water Drainage

    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.
  • Page 28: Levelling

    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.
  • Page 29: Electrical Connections

    Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.or competent person WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliace rating plate(the plate is sticked to the rear of the appliance).
  • Page 30 Bendix, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950 950 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000/04...

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