User manual BENDIX BTD03

[. . . ] If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. It should have its own ventilation system which should not be joined with any other ventilation system connected to any other appliance. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Always insist on genuine Bendix spare parts. General safety It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way. [. . . ] After completion of the programme wipe out the drum with a damp cloth and dry to remove any traces of starch. Useful hints Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical. For information, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items. Sheet 700 - 1000 g Tablecloth 400 - 500 g Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g Table napkin 50 - 100 g Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g Man's shirt 200 - 300 g Pillowcase 100 - 200 g Man's pyjamas 400 - 500 g Ladies' nightdress 200 - 250 g 6 125993373. qxp 2005-08-27 12:30 Page 7 Maintenance and Cleaning Important You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Cleaning the filter Your dryer will only function well if the filter is clean. The filter collects all the «fluff» which accumulates during drying and it must therefore be cleaned at the end of each programme with a damp cloth. It is perfectly normal for fluff to accumulate in the filter during drying. Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom. Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements. Products of Bendix manufacture which are NOT marketed by Bendix. Major Appliances Addington Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ Tel 08705 950 950* * calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes. European guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this BENDIX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. The guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user. Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area. The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i. e. The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country. The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate. The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances. France Germany Italy Sweden Senlis Nurnberg Pordenone Stockholm +33 (0)344 62 20 13 +49 (0)800 234 7378 +39 (0)800 11 75 11 +46 (0)20 78 77 50 The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any person not authorised by us. All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Bendix Service Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged. UK Luton +44 (0)8705 950950 8 125993373. qxp 2005-08-27 12:30 Page 9 Installation Positioning The appliance may be placed in any room, provided the following precautions are taken. Normally, absorption is only possible in houses where there is very little humidity. Otherwise, the room must have ventilation towards the outside; generally, an open door or window is enough. The best way of evacuating the moisture is through a vent hose to the outside of the building. [. . . ] Have an extra socket installed if necessary, by a qualified electrician. Note Installation, and, in particular, connection to the electric mains and to the discharge vent must be carried out by a competent person or qualified electricians. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer, in the event of a breakdown. BLUE P0329 CORD CLAMP appropriate plug fitted. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of electric shocks, in case it should be plugged into a 10 Amp socket in another part of your home. [. . . ]