Tricity Bendix AW 1253 W Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING MACHINE

AW 1253 W
124971760

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Summary of Contents for Tricity Bendix AW 1253 W

  • Page 1: Washing Machine

    OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHING MACHINE AW 1253 W 124971760...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine Tricity Bendix spare parts.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For the User Maintenance and Cleaning 16-17 Descaling Important Safety Information After each wash External cleaning Your New Washing Machine Cleaning the dispenser drawer Description of the Appliance Cleaning the drawer recess Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning the filter The dangers of freezing The Control Panel Something Not Working 18-19...
  • 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

    QUICK RINSE MIXED FABRICS - SYNTHETICS WASH HOLD MIXED FABRICS SYNTHETICS AW 1253 W RINSES SOFTENERS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE. 5 “Option” buttons 6 Programme selector dial 7 Door opening handle 8 Filter 9 Adjustable feet...
  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    MIXED FABRICS - SYNTHETICS WASH HOLD MIXED FABRICS SYNTHETICS RINSES AW 1253 W SOFTENERS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE. 1 2 3 4 1 Mains-on light 4 Rinse Hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in...
  • Page 7: Operating Sequence

    Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a 3. Measure out the fabric softener cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment drum and tub.
  • Page 8: Select The Required Programme

    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(s) WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Depress QUICK WASH and/or RINSE HOLD button, if Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They required. are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature.
  • Page 10: Select The Required 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 drum, 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 Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic first few times you use the appliance. washing machines. Use the correct quantities of detergent. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: For wool, use gentle detergent only in small quantities.
  • Page 12: Which Detergent

    Which detergent?..And in which form? To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your Not only are there different types of detergent, but they appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in are also available in different forms. Whether you chose your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is for use in automatic machines.
  • 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 Programme Wash programme/ Degree of soil Max. Description Possible options dial position/ Washing symbol and type of laundry load Temperature Prewash For heavy soiled cotton EXTRA at 40 °C 4.5 kg items (whites and PREWASH 40°...
  • Page 15: Washing Programmes

    Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Programme Wash programme/ Degree of soil Possible Max. Description dial position/ Washing symbol and type of laundry options load Temperature Prewash Heavy soiled synthetics EXTRA at 40 °C or mixed fabrics, not 2 kg PREWASH Short spin at...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you Cleaning the drawer recess must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean supply. the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.
  • Page 17: The Dangers Of Freezing

    Clean carefully under a fast running tap. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the inlet hoses. Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Service And Spare Parts

    If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning: Customer Care Department 0870 5 929929 Tricity Bendix 55-57 High Street Your telephone call will be routed to the Service Centre Slough covering your post code area.
  • Page 20: Guarantee Conditions

    We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months This guarantee does not cover: of the date of the purchase, this Tricity Bendix appliance Damage or calls resulting from transportation, or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason...
  • Page 23: 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 24: Unpacking

    Unpacking Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. All transit bolts and packing must be removed Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not before using the appliance. impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units.
  • Page 25: Water Drainage

    The appliance must be given a separate cold water When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single the curve in the hose end is no more than 90cm (35.4'') outlet water heater or a booster pump.
  • Page 26: Levelling

    Levelling In the interest of the environment Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a Washing machines and dishwashers should be self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level. connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river.
  • Page 27: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked «N» or coloured black. Any electrical work required to install this appliance The wire coloured brown must be connected to the should be carried out by a qualified electrician or terminal marked «L»...
  • Page 28 Tricity Bendix, 55-77High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950...

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