Tricity Bendix BWD 134 W Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER-DRYER
BWD 134 W
132987090

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  • Page 1 OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHER-DRYER BWD 134 W 132987090...
  • 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 Wash Care Symbols Washing Programmes 15-16 Important Safety Information Drying Programmes Your New Washer-Dryer Maintenance and Cleaning 18-19 Description of the Appliance Descaling Detergent dispenser drawer After each wash The Control Panel Maintenance wash External cleaning Operating sequence 7-10 Cleaning the dispenser drawer...
  • Page 4: Your New Washer-Dryer

    Your New Washer-Dryer Your new washer-dryer meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. It is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for. The special wool programme with its new delicate In the interest wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    NON FAST COLOUREDS 40° 4 Conditioner Rinse Long spin Short spin DRYING DRYING 5 ON/OFF Button BWD 134 W 6 Half Load Button 7 “Mains-on” Light 8 Programme Selector Dial 9 Door opening handle 10 Filter 11 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer...
  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    Conditioner Rinse Long spin Short spin DRYING DRYING BWD 134 W 5 HALF LOAD Button 1 Programme guide Select this button to reduce water consumption on the 2 Drying indicator Light rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or linens (maximum load size = 2.25 kg).
  • Page 7: Operating Sequence

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

    5. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply tap is 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

    WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the programme Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a programme 7.
  • Page 10: Drying 2.25 Kg Of Cotton

    DRYING 2.25 KG OF COTTON 4. Start the machine You have for example just machine-washed and spun at Depress the ON/OFF button, the MAINS ON light and 1300 rpm 4.5 kg (10 lb) of laundry. drying light will illuminate and the machine starts They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you operating.
  • Page 11: Autodrying 1 Kg Of Mixed Fabrics

    AUTODRYING 1 KG OF MIXED FABRICS 5. Start the machine You intend to wash and dry automatically 1 kg (2.2 lb) Depress the ON/OFF button: the MAINS ON light of mixed fabrics which do not need ironing. comes on and the machine starts operating. Proceed as follows: 1 1 .
  • Page 12: Washing And Drying Hints

    Washing and Drying 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 13: Which Detergent To Use

    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 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 cottons and linens Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Description Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load Prewash at 40 °C PREWASH & For heavy soiled cotton Wash at 95°C HALF LOAD 4.5 kg WHITES items.
  • Page 16 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, wool and delicates Wash programme/ Programme Possible Degree of soil Max. Description Washing symbol dial position options and type of laundry load Synthetic or mixed SYNTHETICS - fabrics, underwear, Wash at 50 °C 2 kg MIXED coloured garments,...
  • Page 17: Drying Programmes

    Drying Programmes Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins Blue section 2.25 kg Cotton and linen 1300 65-75 (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) Blue section Programme 6 1 kg 1300 Store dry (*) 40-50 Suitable for items to put away Silver section without ironing...
  • Page 18: 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 use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the C0023 C0027 machine.
  • Page 19: The Dangers Of Freezing

    Unscrew and remove the filter. The dangers of freezing Clean carefully under a fast running tap. If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the inlet hose. Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl.
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: Guarantee Conditions

    Customer Care Customer Care Department Bendix For general enquiries concerning your Bendix appliance 55-77 High Street or for further information on Bendix products, please Slough contact our Customer Care Department by letter or Berkshire telephone as follows: SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 950 950* * calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
  • 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 Fill all the holes with the plastic plugs supplied with the instruction booklet. 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 machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws.
  • Page 25: Water Inlet

    Water inlet Connect the hoses to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use previously used hoses for water connection. “U” piece supplied P1199 Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm thus P1088 ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
  • Page 26: Levelling

    2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung wooden floors are particularly If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If any blanking plug that may be in place.
  • 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 Bendix, 55-77High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950 © Electrolux plc 2004...

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