Table of Contents Information concerning waste disposal ..Operating Protection of the environment / hints and tips . . . instructions General safety instructions ....Introducing your washer dryer .
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Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our internet page: http://www.balay.es Please read these operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washer dryer and act accordingly.
Information concerning waste disposal The shipping package has protected your new Disposing of the appliance on its way to your home. All utilised packaging materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
Protection of the environment / hints and tips Your washer dryer uses water, energy and detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the environment and reducing your household costs. See page 52 for consumption values of your appliance. Hints and tips Using your washer dryer in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner: q Take advantage of recommended load quantity.
General safety instructions Your washer dryer is intended for - use in the household only, - for washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye, - operation with cold drinking water and commer cially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in washing machines. Do not leave children unsupervised near the washer dryer.
Introducing your washer dryer Adding detergent/cleaning product Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, soaking agent, water softener, bleach or stain remover. Dispenser 2: Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1).
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Control panel inicio/pausa(start/pause) touch button Programme selector For starting the washing/drying cycle For switching the machine on and off and for (programme must have been selected). selecting the programme. The Pause function is not active during Can be rotated in either direction. drying process.
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Display Notes Other displays at this location: 24h* Finish in time Selected finish in time End of programme End of programme without final spin or PAUS Pause OPEn Door can be opened F:16* Fault displays See page 48 Rinse cycle Not on if there is no Rinse cycle and additional rinse cycle was not selected...
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: Overdosage The automatic safety system detects excessive froth in the appliance due to a highly frothing detergent or an overdosage. This is indicated in the display field by the : symbol. Dispense less detergent for the next wash with similar items of washing (same degree of soiling and wash load).
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When the programme ends, the displays shows 0 . i While the programme is running, the programme duration may be extended or reduced for the following reasons. Reductions in time occur because of: - small loads, - reduced heating times, e.g. if the water is very hot, - reduced washing temperature after the programme has started, - the laundry for drying with low residual moisture.
Before using your washer dryer for the first time Attention Preparing your The washer dryer must have been installed and washer dryer connected properly (refer to page 54). i The washer dryer was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.
Preparing, sorting and loading the laundry Attention Preparing the Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) laundry can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washer dryer (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn ups.
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q Easy care items should if possible be removed from the machine while still slightly damp and allowed to continue drying in the open air. Overdrying may cause excessive creasing. q Items which require ironing do not have to be ironed immediately after being tumble dried.
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Normally soiled Visible soiling and/or a few light stains. - T shirts, shirts, blouses soaked in sweat or worn several times. - Underpants, briefs worn for one day. - Tea towels, hand towels, bed linen used for up to one week. - Curtains (without nicotine soiling) used for up to six months.
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Removing stains Remove/pretreat stains as soon as possible after they have occurred. First dab with a soapy solution. Do not rub. Then select the appropriate programme and wash the item. Stubborn/dried in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times. Only wash laundry that is labelled with the Sorting laundry according to the instructions on the...
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Only dry laundry that is labelled with the following care symbols: E = tumble dry at normal heat setting (intensive dry) D = tumble dry at low heating setting (gentle dry) i The following textiles should not be tumble dried: - Laundry marked with the care symbol F = do not tumble dry - Wollens or items containing wool.
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d Risk of explosion! Loading the laundry Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washer dryer. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Attention Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry.
Detergents and cleaning products d Risk of poisoning! Dosing detergent Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. Dose detergent according to q the water hardness. You can find out the water hardness from your water utility company. q the amount of laundry.
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Dispenser I Adding detergent/ Detergent for prewash or starch. cleaning product Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2 Cleaning product, e.g. fabric softener or fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1).
Programmes and functions Programme selector Intensive wash normal algodón cold-90 C manchas Washing cold-60 C programmes normal manchas 60 C intensivo normal algodón 90 C normal seda cold-30 C...
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normal lana/lä (wool) u cold-40 C Hand and machine washable wool or wool rich textiles, e.g. cashmere, mohair or angora. Also suited for hand washable silk. Reduced spin speed. normal sintéticos(easy care) cold-60 C Easy care textiles, e.g. made of cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabrics.
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secar normal Drying programmes secar delicado secar Y Automatic drying Fine adjustment...
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secar Y = stop Time controlled drying secar Y Guide values for drying times Cottons / coloureds (cotton, linen) Dry weight in kg Cupboard dry secar nor Iron dry Easy Care / Synthetics Dry weight in kg Easy Care secar deli cado cado Acrylics...
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plus K (rinse) Programme options Rinse cycle with subsequent spin cycle for rinsing hand washed items or for starching. Touch the extra button for desired additional rinse cycle(s). Reduced spin speed. plus B (spin) Spin cycle after a programme with setting “---” (without final spin) or for spinning hand washed washing with selection of the required speed.
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Additional options buttons intensivo (intensive The washing time is extended so that highly soiled wash) washing or 5.0 kg of cottons/coloureds are washed more intensively. Touch the button in addition to the programme for the following combinations of load and degree of soiling: Amount of Programme and Degree of...
Washing/drying with standard settings Your washer dryer can be used in three ways: - washing only, - drying only, - washing and drying without a break in between. i For uninterrupted washing and drying, the maxi mum load must be reduce to 2.5 kg for cottons/ coloureds or 1.5 kg for easy care.
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- drying duration (displays , i.e. 0 min, if the laundry needs to be dried, please refer to setting the drying time"), - programme duration. q If required, touch the button(s) for additional option(s). The programme duration, additional rinse cycles and other parameters showed in display will be changed accordingly.
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q Touch the inicio/pausa" button. The drying programme starts. i The almost empty progress bar is indicated in the display field. While the programme is running, the programme duration counts down and the progress bar fills up with the segments. The drying symbol appears.In the cooling down phase, the fan symbol appears.
Washing/drying with individual settings You can adjust the settings to your requirements. First find a quick overview of the adjustable settings. The steps for changing the settings are described in detail overleaf. Overview at a glance Turn on the tap, load the laundry and close the loading door. Add correct amout of detergent, additives.
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You can change the default washing temperature. Washing q Keep touching the temperature button temperature temperatura until the desired temperature displays. i For different clothing, there are different programmes with respective temperature ranges. You can change the default spin speed. Spin speed q Touch the centrifug (spin) button until desired...
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Before a programme starts, you can specify by how Finish in time many hours later the programme is to be ended. Example of sintétiocs 40 ºC programme: q Touch the termina en (finish in) button, the display shows the minimum finish in time of the selected programme.
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i If the programme sequence is changed by rotating the programme selector or the programme is cancelled, the preselected finish in time is also cancelled. The programme duration of the newly selected programme appears in the display. The finish in time must be reselected (see also chapter Changing the programme, page 37 and Cancelling the programme, page 37).
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You can secure your washer dryer to prevent Childproof lock selected functions from being inadvertently changed. If the childproof lock has been selected: - no changes can be made while the programme is running, - the symbol G flashes if a programme setting is inadvertently changed, - should the appliance be switched off and on while a programme is running, the programme will...
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The acoustic signal indicates: Signal - that the additional functions (buttons) have been switched on or off, - individual programme statuses (e.g. start of programme, end of programme), operating errors and faults. Start the signal mode 1. Set to Off" 2.1 step to right 3.
During washing/drying If you have accidentally selected the wrong Changing the programme: programme q If the childproof lock is active, temporarily deactivate, see page 35. q Turn the programme selector to a newly selected programme. If required, change other settings. q Touch the inicio/pausa button.
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q Open the washer dryer door. q Remove the laundry. i If a programme was interrupted at a high temperature, such as drying programme, do not open the washer dryer until the appliance has cooled down. If you would like to pause a runing programme without Pausing the changing the sequence: programme...
When the programme has ended i Display panel: - all symbols on the programme status display have gone out, the full progress bar, washing temperature, spin speed, drying time ,rinse cycles and recommended load are displayed, - the programme duration is on -0-, - if the childproof lock is selected, the G symbol illuminates, the programme duration is on 0:01,please deactivate the childproof lock, see...
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q If the water pressure is low, the symbol illuminates. q If required, deactivate the childproof lock. q Select an additional programme b , B; or touch inicio/pausa button directly. q If required, activate the childproof lock. At the end of the additional programme: q If required, deactivate the childproof lock.
Special applications q Load laundry of the same colour. Soaking q Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. q Set the programme selector to normal aldodón and the washing temperature 30 C. q Touch the inicio/pausa button. The programme starts.
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Only use dyes that are environmentally compatible Dyeing and suitable for use in washing machines. Attention Washing in subsequent wash cycles may become discoloured. q Apply dyes according to the manufacturer's instructions. After dyeing: q Pour approx. ½ measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II.
Cleaning and care Risk of electric shock! First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Never clean the appliance with a water jet. Risk of explosion! Never clean the appliance with solvents. As required: Clean housing, q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive fascia and supply cleaning agent.
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In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the deter accumulated: gent dispenser q Pull out the detergent drawer all the way, q press down the insert and q remove the detergent drawer. q Open the cover. q Clean the detergent drawer and cover under running water and dry.
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Cleaning the drain pump Drain the water Risk of scalding! = stop...
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This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the Cleaning water inlet washer dryer. strainers First, reduce the water pressure in the inlet hose: q Turn off the tap. q Turn the programme selector to any programme (except B / b).
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Attention Descaling the Descaling agents contain acids which may corrode washer dryer the components of the washer dryer and discolour the laundry. Provided that you use the correct amount of deter gent, it is not necessary to descale the washer dryer. If descaling is nevertheless required, please follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the descaling agent.
Help with minor problems If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: q Turn the programme selector to m stop. q Disconnect the appliance from the mains. q Turn off the tap. q Call customer service, see page 53.
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Problems Cause Remedial action algodón. 90 °C Cleaning the drain pump inicio/pausa inicio/pausa prelava. prelava.
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Problems Cause Remedial action intensivo...
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Problems Cause Remedial action Display field, programme duration If the fault recurs, call Customer Service, see page 53.
Consumption values Normal programme Normal programme Additional Additional Load Load Programme Programme Consumption values ** option duration Power Water algodón 40 C algodón 60 C manchas 60 C intensivo algodón 90 C sintéticos 40 C seda 30 C lana/lã u 30 C sintéticos oscuro 30 C blusas/camisas 40 C outdoor 30 C...
Customer service Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself (see from page 48). A technician who is called out to give advice will charge you, even if the appliance is still under guarantee. You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed address list.
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d Caution Removing the The transport bolts must always be removed before transportation pro using the appliance for the first time and must be tection devices retained for any subsequent transport (e.g. when moving). q Release all screws A using the A/F 13 wrench until they can be moved freely.
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The appliance must be built under or built in prior to Built under or connecting the power supply. built in appliance The appliance can be built into or under a kitchen installation work surface. For this purpose, a recess width of 60 cm is required.
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Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Connection on right side Other hoses Available from specialist dealers: - Extended supply hose (approx. 2.20 m).
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d Risk of electric shock! Connecting the To prevent leaks or water damage, it is essential to water follow the instructions in this chapter! Water inlet hose Attention Operate the washer dryer with cold drinking water only. Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water apparatus.
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Water drainage hose Warning Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: maximum 100 cm. Drainage into a siphon: q Secure connection point with 24 40 mm Ø hose clip (specialist outlet). Drainage into a wash basin: Attention The plug must not block the drain of the wash basin.
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Caution Connecting the Connect the washer dryer only to an alternating power current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washer dryer (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
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Before transporting the washer dryer: Transport, - Turn off the tap. e.g. when moving - Reduce the water pressure in the water inlet hose (refer to page 46). - Drain any residual washing solution (refer to page 45). - Disconnect the washer dryer from the mains. - Dismantle the supply and drainage hose.
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