Tricity Bendix BIW 123 W Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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  • 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 Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Important Safety Information Guarantee Conditions Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance For the Installer Detergent dispenser drawer Installation Instructions The Control Panel Technical Specifications Operating sequence 7-10 Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C Unpacking Load the laundry...
  • Page 4: Your New Washing Machine

    Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C In the interest before draining, with the 95°C programme. This of the environment reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener...
  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel 1 Programme guide 5 RINSE HOLD Button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the cotton, synthetic or delicate wash 2 MAINS-ON Light cycles. This light illuminates when the machine starts working This prevents any creasing which may occur if the and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.
  • Page 7: Operating Sequence

    Operating Sequence 3. Measure out the fabric Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment softener the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in marked (the amount used must not exceed the...
  • Page 8: Start The Machine

    6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply taps are turned on the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating.
  • Page 9: Washing 2 Kg Of Mixed Fabrics At 50°C

    4. Select the required option WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They Depress the RINSE HOLD button if required. are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature.
  • Page 10: At The End Of The Programme

    7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD button, the machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water and spin, release the same button.
  • Page 11: Washing Hints

    Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the For wool, use gentle detergent only in small first few times you use the appliance. quantities. Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care The average weights of the most common items are and kept out of reach of children.
  • Page 12: Which Detergent

    And in which form? Which detergent?..Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Washing Programmes

    Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Description time Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load mins. Prewash at 40 °C RINSE WHITES with For heavy soiled cotton Wash at 95°C HOLD 4.5 kg...
  • Page 15: Washing Programmes

    Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, wool and delicates Progr. Wash programme/ Programme Possible Max. Type of laundry time Description Washing symbol dial position options load mins. Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, Wash at 50 °C RINSE 2 kg coloured garments, HOLD 3 rinses...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity compartment should be removed. supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning the water inlet filters container and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby to deposit, the water inlet filters may become clogged.
  • Page 18 • place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl.
  • 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 local 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 under guarantee.
  • Page 20: Service And Spare Parts

    Symptom Possible causes The programme is still running. The door will not open The door lock has not yet released. Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the Spinning starts late or the machine laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
  • Page 21: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions This guarantee does not cover: We, Bendix undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Bendix appliance or any part Damage or calls resulting from transportation, thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
  • Page 22: 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 23: Unpacking

    Unpacking 5. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. All transit bolts and packing must be removed 6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find before using the appliance. in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.
  • Page 24: Water Inlet

    Water inlet Water drainage The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed blue for cold and red for hot. into your home's water supply and drainage system. Connect the hoses to a tap with a 3/4” thread. The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece”...
  • Page 25: Levelling

    In the interest of the If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make environment sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied. Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will Important then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before...
  • Page 26: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red. Any electrical work required to install this appliance Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands should be carried out by a qualified electrician or of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over competent person.

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