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. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. 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. [. . . ] Fairy provides good cleaning and stain removal. Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol , start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer. Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum. COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS COLOUREDS For coloured items you should use a detergent which is designed to clean while maintaining the original colour. Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours. Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also known) are available in liquid or powder form, and generally require a smaller dosage. 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. Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer. 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. Cotton, Linen or Viscose Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C. 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. Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it in gently. [. . . ] 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. Onto a sink outlet spigot. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. [. . . ]