User manual BENDIX BIW145W

[. . . ] 35. 292. 984. . . BIW125W-145. qxd 17/4/06 17:56 Página 1 OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHING MACHINE BIW 125 W BIW 145 W 35. 292. 984/1 35. 292. 984. . . BIW125W-145. qxd 17/4/06 17:56 Página 2 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. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation G G G G G G G G G This appliance is heavy. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. [. . . ] Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure the most economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum. * If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer, please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme. DELICATE ITEMS When washing delicates such as woollens, you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates. FABRIC CONDITIONERS These are ideal for improving `softness', and also reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier. They are available in two types: For example Lenor liquid fabric softener, for use in the washing machine/washer dryer. The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol . Follow the manufacturer's dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level. We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer. LAUNDRY BLEACH For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds. 13 35. 292. 984. . . BIW125W-145. qxd 17/4/06 17:56 Página 14 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. Wash Care Symbols WASH ACTION Normal (Maximum) Normal (Maximum) Reduced (Medium) Normal (Maximum) Reduced (Medium) Much Reduced (Minimum) Hand wash only WASHING SYMBOL FABRIC White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with Special Finishes, Cotton/Acrylic Mix. Wool, wool mixtures, Silks Do not machine wash Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool mixes, Polyester/wool blends. BLEACHING IRONING Chlorine bleach may be used Hot iron Cotton, Linen, Viscose Warm iron DRY CLEANING TUMBLE DRYING Cool iron Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester Polyester mixtures, Wool May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner. with high heat setting May be tumble dried with low heat setting X A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT» fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the machine prematurely. When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme, place the detergent into the correct compartment in the dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished. 14 Important Notes For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for dispensing detergents and liquid additives. This is particularly important if you are using 35. 292. 984. . . BIW125W-145. qxd 17/4/06 17:56 Página 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Wash programme/ Washing symbol WHITES 90°C Degree of soil and type of laundry Programme dial position Description Wash at 90°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 60 °C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 60 °C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 40 °C 3 rinses Long spin For heavy soiled cotton items. White cotton, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, normally soiled, shirts, underwear, towels. Non fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, normally soiled, shirts, blouses, underwear. For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off 1 2(*) 3 4 O PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED. 5 kg 145 ECO WASH 60°C PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED. [. . . ] Into a drainage standpipe. The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the "U" piece". Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe. 24 35. 292. 984. . . BIW125W-145. qxd 17/4/06 17:56 Página 25 If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may be in place. 2. [. . . ]