Baumatic BFWE1470W User Manual

Baumatic BFWE1470W User Manual

60 cm 7 kg washing machine

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  • Page 1 BFWE1470W Washing Machine...
  • Page 2: Washing Machine

    USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BFWE1470W 60 cm 7 kg Washing machine NOTE : This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to the water outlet Levelling the appliance Power supply Before first use maintenance wash Error code failure system General troubleshooting Baumatic Ltd. conditions of guarantee Contact details 5 – 6 9 - 10 18 – 25 27 - 28 40 –...
  • Page 4: Environmental Note

    Environmental note Note : Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    General Safety o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents. Any attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance, could result in injury or damage to your washing machine.
  • Page 6 This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic washloads. If you use your washing machine in any other way or it is incorrectly used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications o 9 wash programs o 7 kg wash load o 1400 rpm maximum spin speed o 7 option buttons: Power Start/Pause Temperature Spin Option Time save Time delay o LCD display o Delay start o Fuzzy logic o Smooth spin speed and temperature regulation o Unbalance control system o NANO-silver technology o Air bubble washing system...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Accessories...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control panel Power button Press this button to switch the machine on and off. Wash program selection knob Turn this control knob to select the wash program of your choice. To activate it you should press the power button to switch the appliance on and then turn the selection knob until it reaches the wash program that you want.
  • Page 10 Option button Press this button to select 3 wash cycle options:- Crease care- This will help to prevent garments from creasing when the wash cycle has completed. Rinse+- This will add an extra rinse and increase the rinse time during a wash cycle.
  • Page 11: Lcd Display

    LCD display Wash cycle progress indicator This lights when a wash cycle is in progress, to indicate what stage of the wash cycle the appliance has reached. Wash program temperatures This light indicates which wash temperature has been selected. Spin speeds This light indicates which spin speed has been selected.
  • Page 12: Detergent Drawer

    Detergent drawer Main wash section This compartment should have detergent placed in it (you should also put a water softening agent in this section, if you use one). The detergent will be added to the drum at the start of the main wash program.
  • Page 13: Preparing The Wash Cycle

    Preparing the wash cycle Preparing your garments for washing o Your washing should be sorted out, according to the fabric type and the wash care symbol that is printed on the garment’s wash care label. (see separate section on wash care symbols). o Your washing should also be sorted out according to the degree of soiling.
  • Page 14: A Selection Of Wash Care Symbols

    A selection of wash care symbols o The wash care symbols should be used to help you to select the most suitable wash program. They will also help you to sort your laundry into different loads, depending on the fabric type and the highest temperature which the garment can be washed at.
  • Page 15: Detergents And Conditioners

    Detergents and conditioners The amount of detergent that you need to use in your appliance, will depend on o The degree of soiling. Lightly soiled garments in general require less detergent. o The size of the wash load. A smaller wash load will require a reduction in the amount of detergent.
  • Page 16: Wash Program Table

    Wash program table Pre Wash: If the laundry is heavily soiled, the “Pre Wash” option is recommended. This option is available for Cotton and Synthetic wash programs. You should place detergent in the pre-wash compartment of the detergent drawer, as well as in the main wash compartment. Rinse+: Will introduce an additional rinse, which will help to remove traces of detergent residue.
  • Page 17: Wash Program Guidance

    Wash program guidance o A wash program option can only be selected if the program table advises that it is possible with the wash cycle you have selected. o The washing machine automatically selects a temperature for a particular wash program. However it is possible to alter the temperature by using the TEMP button.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Wash Program

    Selecting a wash program Cotton program o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash and pre-wash compartments. o Put detergent into the pre wash compartment only if you want to use the pre-wash option.
  • Page 19 o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash compartment. o Softener should be poured into the middle compartment of the detergent drawer; the level should be below the ‘MAX’ level. o If you want to use bleach, then you should put it into the main wash compartment with your detergent.
  • Page 20 o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. The maximum wash load size is 1.5 kg for the synthetic program. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash and pre-wash compartments. o Put detergent into the pre wash compartment only if you want to use the pre-wash option.
  • Page 21 o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. The maximum wash load size is 1 kg for the Delicate program. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash compartment. o Softener should be poured into the middle compartment of the detergent drawer;...
  • Page 22 o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. The maximum wash load size is 1 kg for the Wool program. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash compartment. You should make sure not to use more than the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for woolens, otherwise this may lead to excessive sudsing.
  • Page 23 o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. The maximum wash load size is 1 kg for the Hand wash program. You should only use the Hand wash program for garments that have hand wash marked on their wash care label. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash compartment.
  • Page 24 o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. The maximum wash load size is 1 kg for the Quick 30 wash program. o In the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash compartment. o Softener should be poured into the middle compartment of the detergent drawer;...
  • Page 25: End Of Cycle

    o Put the laundry into the drum and then close the door. Press the power button, the LCD display will show “---“ and all • the program lights will come on. Use the wash program selection knob to select the Drain •...
  • Page 26: Pausing A Wash Program

    o If you want to pause a wash program temporarily, you should press the START/PAUSE button. o When you want to restart the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again. Changing a wash program o If you want to change a wash program once the wash cycle is already in progress, you should first press the START/PAUSE button.
  • Page 27: Spin Reduction Button

    Your appliance will automatically select a spin speed depending on the wash program that you have chosen. It is possible to alter the spin speed using the SPIN button. o Once a wash program has been selected, press the SPIN button to see what spin speeds are available for a particular wash program.
  • Page 28: Maintenance And Cleaning

    that will operate is the POWER button. If you turn the washing machine off using the POWER button, the child lock option will be cancelled. o To change the wash cycle when the child lock is engaged, press the TIME SAVE and TIME DELAY buttons simultaneously, then press the START/PAUSE button.
  • Page 29: Detergent Drawer

    Occasionally the detergent drawer should be cleaned, to remove any detergent residue that has built up. o Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go, press down the catch in the middle section of the drawer and then pull the drawer out. o Wash the detergent drawer in warm, soapy water.
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    IMPORTANT: Switch off your washing machine and disconnect the plug from your mains supply. You should clean out the filter approximately every ten washes. If the drain pump filter is not cleaned regularly, then your appliance may find it difficult to pump out water efficiently. o You should regularly check to see if any deposits have formed, or there are any foreign bodies in the drain pump filter.
  • Page 31: Winter Storage

    o You should install your appliance in a location where it will not be subjected to freezing temperatures. o If you are going to store your appliance in a location where the temperature will drop below freezing in winter, then you should follow the table below.
  • Page 32: Stain Removal Guide

    STAIN Blood Rinse immediately in COLD water. If the stain remains, soak in cold water with an enzyme pre- wash. Chewing gum Use ice in a plastic bag to harden the gum. Scrape off what you can and then sponge with white spirit. Chocolate/ Sponge with COLD water and then soak in an enzyme pre- Cocoa...
  • Page 33: Poor Wash Results

    Poor wash results My garments are looking grey and there are limescale deposits present in the drum of my washing machine. o There is not enough detergent being added. o The incorrect detergent is being used. o Stains are not being pre-treated. o The correct wash program or wash temperature was not selected.
  • Page 34: Installation

    Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD KEEP THE TRANSIT PACKAGING, IN CASE YOU NEED TO TRANSPORT THE MACHINE IN THE FUTURE. Removing the transit bolts...
  • Page 35: Locating Your Washing Machine

    o Before commencing installation, check o Do not place or store your washing machine in a location where the ambient temperature could fall below 0°C, otherwise the water in it could freeze up. o Never place or store laundry products on top of the appliance. o Install the washer on a flat, solid floor.
  • Page 36: Connecting To The Mains Water Supply

    Connecting to the mains water supply IMPORTANT: The washing machine should never be connected to the water mains using an existing inlet hose, YOU MUST utilise the inlet hose that is provided with the appliance. Your appliance should only be connected to a cold water supply. For an ordinary tap For a screw-shaped tap...
  • Page 37: Connecting To The Water Outlet

    Secure the drain hose, so that it cannot move whilst the washing machine is in use. Place the end of the drain hose on your drain pipe. Push it a short way down into your drain pipe. IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the water pipe, as this may cause siphoning.
  • Page 38: Levelling The Appliance

    Place the washing machine on a solid and level floor surface. DO NOT PLACE THE WASHING MACHINE ON A CARPET OR A SUSPENDED FLOOR. IMPORTANT: There should be no instability of the machine when the adjustable legs have been set to the correct level.
  • Page 39: Power Supply

    DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT. The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and insulated socket. Broken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a suitably qualified person.
  • Page 40: Error Code Failure System

    Error code failure system If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly, then an error code may appear on the LCD display. The following error codes can possibly be remedied by the customer and the steps outlined below should be followed. BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON THE APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR POWER SUPPLY.
  • Page 41: General Troubleshooting

    POWER button. Disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. Then arrange for an engineer to attend the appliance. You should contact the Baumatic Service Department on (0118) 933 6911. IF AN ENGINEER ATTENDS DURING THE GUARANTEE...
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT: Your appliance has an unbalance control system. If this system detects that the washload is unevenly distributed inside the drum. Your washing machine will try to redistribute the load before spinning. If after several attempts it is unable to redistribute the washload, then the appliance will either spin at a slower speed or skip the spin cycle and proceed to the drain section of the wash cycle.
  • Page 43: Baumatic Ltd. Conditions Of Guarantee

    Baumatic appliance. * In addition, your appliance is covered by a 5 year parts warranty. Baumatic Ltd will provide free of charge the parts required to repair the appliance, only if they are fitted by a Baumatic engineer, for any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship within a period of 5 years from the original purchase date.
  • Page 44: Contact Details

    Headquarters Baumatic Ltd. Baumatic Buildings, 6 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0QX, United Kingdom Sales Telephone +44 118 933 6900 Sales Fax +44 118 931 0035 Service Telephone +44 118 933 6911 Service Fax +44 118 986 9124 Spares Telephone...
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