Page 2 - Use; Important Safety Information
2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken whenmoving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attemptto modify this product in any way. ● All packing and transit bolts must be removed beforeuse. Serious damage can occur to the product and toproperty if this is not ad...
Page 3 - Contents; For the User
3 Contents For the User Important Safety Information 2 Your New Washing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 The Control Panel 6 Operating sequence 7-10 Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C 7 Load the laundry 7 Measure out the detergent 7 Measure out the fabric sof...
Page 4 - Your New Washing Machine; Ecological hints; Important
4 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundrywith low water, energy and detergent consumption. ● Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme. Thisreduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping ...
Page 5 - Description of the Appliance; Detergent dispenser drawer
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...
Page 6 - The Control Panel; RINSE HOLD Button
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...
Page 7 - Operating Sequence; Measure out the detergent
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...
Page 8 - At the end of the programme
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...
Page 9 - Select the required option
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 ...
Page 11 - Washing Hints
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...
Page 13 - Wash Care Symbols; Important Notes
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...
Page 14 - Washing Programmes; Programmes for cotton and linen
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...
Page 15 - Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, wool and delicates
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...
Page 16 - Maintenance and Cleaning
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...
Page 17 - Cleaning the water inlet filters
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...
Page 19 - Something Not Working; Symptom; Possible causes
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...
Page 20 - Service & Spare Parts
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 ...
Page 21 - Guarantee Conditions; Standard guarantee conditions; Exclusions; European guarantee
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...
Page 24 - Water inlet; Water drainage
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...
Page 25 - In the interest of the
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...
Page 26 - Electrical connection; Permanent connection
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...
