User manual BENDIX BIW102

[. . . ] OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHING MACHINE BIW 102 35. 292. 687/1 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. This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation s s s s s s s s s This appliance is heavy. [. . . ] It is a good idea to periodically run a high temperature wash with detergent or use a descaler in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: * The drum should be empty of laundry. * Select the hottest cotton wash programme. * Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder (such as Ariel Futur). External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. Clean the control panel using a damp cloth only. Do not use abrasives Cleaning the dispenser drawer From time to time the washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned. Remove the drawer by pulling it out firmly. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. AL021 AL033 Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme for a few minutes without any clothes in the drum. P0185 18 Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every washing programme. Open the filter door and place a container underneath to catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the water manually from the machine at this stage. To do this, unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, hook the hose back up and empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out. Clean carefully under a fast running tap. Replace the filter turning now clockwise and tighten it. AL012 AL015 Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter. [. . . ] Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. If possible, always place the machine on a solid floor. P0254 P0509 Special conditions If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine. Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. [. . . ]