Tricity Bendix BIW 123 W - Manuals

5 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 1 3 5 6 2 4 SYNTHETICS 50° 7 Short spin 8 WOOL 40° 9 DELICATES 40° 10 Rinse 1 1 Drain 1 2 WH...

1 Programme guide 2 MAINS-ON Light This light illuminates when the machine starts workingand goes out when the ON/OFF button is released. 3 On/Off Button By depressing this button the machine starts operating.When depressed again, the machine stops. 4 HALF LOAD Button Select this button to reduce wa...

7 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry inthe machine, to remove any manufacturing residue fromthe drum and t...

8 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 willillu...

9 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. Theyare rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at ahigh temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards.Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,shaking them ...

11 Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items arelisted below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g Tablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g Tea towel 70-120 g Linen han...

13 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labellingcode is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correctprogramme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL BL...

14 Washing Programmes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description Wash programme/ Washing symbol Programme dial position Possible options Max. load FASTCOLOURS WHITES For heavy soiled cottonitems. Fast coloured cotton orlinen fabrics, shirts,underwear, towels. White cotton, forexample normally so...

15 Washing Programmes Type of laundry Description Wash programme/ Washing symbol Programme dial position SYNTHETICS Possible options Short Spin WOOL DELICATES Synthetic or mixedfabrics, underwear,coloured garments,non-shrink shirts,blouses. Specially testedprogramme for woolgarments bearing the“Pure...

16 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out youmust DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a goodidea to periodically use a water softening powder in themachine. Do this separately from any laun...

17 container and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby todry up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller byrotating it. • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place...

19 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling outan 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 lis...

Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The programme is still running. ● The door lock has not yet released. ● Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in thetub. Spinning starts late or the machinedoes not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in ...

21 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Bendix undertake that if, within 12 months of thedate of the purchase, this Bendix appliance or any partthereof is proved to be defective by reason only offaulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option,repair or replace the same FREE...

24 Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,blue for cold and red for hot. Connect the hoses to a tap with a 3/4” thread. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the twohoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y»connection piece. Installation should comply wi...

25 Levelling Level the washing machine by raising or lowering thefeet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporatea self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level andstable. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise anddisplacement of t...

26 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this applianceshould be carried out by a qualified electrician orcompetent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make su...