BWM1216W 60 cm 6 kg Freestanding washing Machine
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BWM1216W 60 cm 6 kg Freestanding washing machine NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–6 Specifications 7 Description of the appliance Control panel LCD display Detergent drawer 8 9 10 11 Preparing the wash cycle Preparing your garments for washing A selection of wash care symbols Detergents and conditioners 11-14 11-12 13 13-14 Wash program table Wash program guidance 14-15 15 Selecting a wash program Descriptions of the wash programs Child lock 15-19 15 – 22 19 Maintenance and cleaning In daily use Control panel and
Environmental note 4
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line. General Safety o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents.
o Before the first use of the appliance, we advise that a 95 degree cotton wash is completed. No garments should be placed inside the machine; however a small amount of detergent must be used. During Use o It is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the water supply is turned off after the machine is used. o This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic wash loads.
Specifications o 14 wash programs o 6 kg wash load o 1200 rpm maximum spin speed o o o o o o o o o o o o o o LED display Electronic control operation Delay start Digital countdown indicator Door locked indicator 300 mm porthole 45 litre drum size Failure detection system Imbalance control system Overflow protection Foam protection Anti-crease function Adjustable feet Safety door lock Appliance dimensions Height: Width : Depth: 850 mm 595 mm 495 mm Ratings Energy efficiency class Wash performance class W
Description of the appliance Detergent compartment Control panel Door handle Basket Service panel Filter door Accessories 8
Control panel 1) Washing program selection dial. Use this dial to select the required washing program. 2) Start / pause button. Press this button to start or pause a washing cycle. 3) Water level selection button. Press this button to select the required water level according to the amount of laundry from the following options: High Æ Mid Æ Low Æ Tiny 4) Temperature selection button.
LCD display Wash cycle progress indicator. The current wash cycle phase will light on the display to indicate the progress of the program from “PreWash”, “Wash”, “Rinse” and “Spin”. Delay start. The “Delay” icon will flash to indicate the delay time which has been set. The program will begin after the set delay time. Remain indicator. After the washing cycle has begun, “Remain” will light and the remaining time will be displayed until the wash program ends. Child locked.
Detergent drawer Main wash section This compartment should have detergent placed in it (you should also put a water softening agent in this section, if you use one). The detergent will be added to the drum at the start of the main wash program. Conditioner section This compartment should be used for liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch). They will be added to the wash load during the final rinse.
o Check all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are empty. o Remove any detachable metal items (badges, paperclips, safety pins etc). o Zips should be closed, duvet covers and pillow cases should be buttoned up and any loose straps should be tied up. This will help to prevent other garments from getting damaged during the wash. o Woollens and knitted coloured fabrics should be turned inside out before being washed in the appliance.
A selection of wash care symbols Washing Boiling temp 95°C Normal temp 60°C Normal temp 40°C Do not wash! Bleachable in cold water Do not bleach! Wool seal Delicate temp 30°C Delicate temp 40°C Hand wash only All solvents All but TRI Benzine only Do not clean! Normal Low High Hang to dry Drip dry Dry flat 110°C 150°C 200°C Dry cleaning Spin dryer Do not dry! Ironing Do not iron! o The wash care symbols should be used to help you to select the most suitable wash program.
detergent manufacturer and placed inside the drum. All instructions on the detergent packaging should be followed. Water softening agents If your tap water is hard, then it may be prudent to utilise a water softening agent. This will help to ensure that the appliance does not become clogged with hard water deposits. You may also find that it will allow you to lessen the amount of detergent that you are using.
Drain / / / No Option No Option X X X wash Clothes that don’t need dehydration 0:01 o Detergent and softener only need to be added when required. o The operation time of the appliance will change according to the water temperature, water level, amount of clothes, inlet water pressure and drain state. Wash program guidance o A wash program option can only be selected if the program table advises that it is possible with the wash cycle you have selected.
End of cycle o When the wash cycle ends a musical signal will sound. o IMPORTANT: You should not attempt to open the porthole door until the door lock light has gone out. o When the door lock light has gone out and you hear the door lock disengage, you can open the porthole door and remove the laundry. o Turn off the water tap and rotate and program selection dial (1) to the OFF position. o Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
4) Press the start / pause button (2) and the machine will enter standby mode. The cycle will automatically begin when the delay start time is reached. Setting a single wash o You can choose from the following single cycles: “Wash”, “Drain”, “Drain and Spin” and “Rinse and Spin”. 1) Use the program selection dial (1) to choose one of these cycles. Set the required spin speed or “No-Spin” option accordingly. 2) Press the start / pause button (2) to begin the program.
Active enzyme o The active-enzyme procedure gives full play to the active enzyme of the detergent powder by setting a temperature of 40°C for the pre-wash and 60°C for the main wash. This is suitable for clothes which are hard to wash. 1) Use the program selection dial (1) to choose the “Active enzyme” cycle. The other options will be set by default. 2) Press the start / pause button (2) to begin the wash cycle.
Child lock Your appliance has a child lock option, if this is set, it will mean that nobody can affect the operation of the wash program once it has started. o To activate the child-lock, press and hold the delay start button (6) and the spin speed button (5) at the same time for approximately three seconds. o Follow the same steps to deactivate the child-lock. Power off memory o You do not need to do anything if the power supply to the machine is cut off in the middle of a cycle.
Control panel and washing machine cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on either the control panel or operating parts. o Wipe over the control panel and the external surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water. o If you ever spill any liquid detergent or conditioner from the detergent drawer onto the washing machine cabinet, then these should be cleaned up immediately as they could be corrosive.
o Remove any rust stains on the drum with an appropriate stainless steel cleaning agent. Door o You should regularly check to see if any deposits have formed, or there are any foreign bodies inside or underneath the rubber door gasket. This sits inside the opening of the porthole door. Cleaning the drain pump filter IMPORTANT: Switch off your washing machine and disconnect the plug from your mains supply. You should clean out the filter approximately every ten washes.
Cleaning the water inlet filter o Clean the filter when water leaks from the water inlet. o Always pull the power plug out before cleaning. 1) Screw the inlet water pipe out. 2) Clean with a gauze brush. Winter storage o You should install your appliance in a location where it will not be subjected to freezing temperatures. o If you are going to store your appliance in a location where the temperature will drop below freezing in winter, then you should follow the table below.
Removing stains Garments that are covered in stains, grease or are heavily soiled may need to be pre-washed or soaked before being placed inside of the washing machine. o Soaking helps to remove protein-type stains, like blood, milk or grass. o Pre-washing helps to loosen soil before the main wash. Stain removal rules o Use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. o Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh.
Tomato paste Scrape the dried pieces without ruining the material, then leave in cold water for about 30 minutes and wash by rubbing with detergent. Meat broth/ egg Eliminate the dried stain residues and wipe with a sponge or soft cloth wetted in cold water. Rub with detergent and wash with diluted lye. Grease and oil stains First wipe the residues. Rub the stain with detergent and then wash with lukewarm soapy water. Mustard First apply glycerine to the stained area.
Poor wash results My garments are looking grey and there are limescale deposits present in the drum of my washing machine. o o o o There is not enough detergent being added. The incorrect detergent is being used. Stains are not being pre-treated. The correct wash program or wash temperature was not selected. I have followed the advice given above, but my garments are still coming out with grey stains on them.
move from a powder detergent and switch to a liquid detergent instead. Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD KEEP THE TRANSIT PACKAGING, IN CASE YOU NEED TO TRANSPORT THE MACHINE IN THE FUTURE.
Locating your washing machine o Before commencing installation, check the location where you intend to install the appliance. You should make sure that you have everything in place that is necessary for the correct installation. o Do not place or store your washing machine in a location where the ambient temperature could fall below 0°C, otherwise the water in it could freeze up. o Never place or store laundry products on top of the appliance. o Install the washer on a flat, solid floor.
Connecting to the mains water supply IMPORTANT: The washing machine should never be connected to the water mains using an existing inlet hose, YOU MUST utilise the inlet hose that is provided with the appliance. Your appliance should only be connected to a cold water supply. 1) Take out the attached inlet hose. 2) Attach the inlet hose vertically to the spiral tap for the washing machine. 3) Screw tap tightly in the direction of the screw thread of the inlet hose.
Do not over bend the inlet hose or this will cause damage. Connecting to the water outlet 1) Please use an elbow to bend the drain hose at a proper angle and fix securely. 2) The correct position of the drain hose is one which will prevent any water leaking onto the floor or other surfaces. IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the water pipe, as this may cause siphoning. 3) To prevent siphoning, the installation height of the drain hose should be between 0.
Levelling the appliance o Place the washing machine on a solid and level floor surface. DO NOT PLACE THE WASHING MACHINE ON A CARPET OR A SUSPENDED FLOOR. o If the floor is obviously uneven, the appliance needs to be adjusted to prevent the drum from inclining or the machine from moving while in use. Use the adjustable feet to level the appliance. 1) Unscrew the adjusting nut (1) with a spanner. 2) Adjust the height of the legs using the foot (2). 3) Screw the nut (1) to secure the levelling foot.
9 The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and insulated socket. 9 Broken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a suitably qualified person. A power lead of a similar type must be used in replacement. 9 IMPORTANT: We do not recommend that this appliance is connected to an extension lead.
If a fault code reappears after following the above advice and clearing the fault code. You should turn the washing machine off. Disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. Then arrange for an engineer to attend the appliance. You should contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department on (0118) 933 6911. IF AN ENGINEER ATTENDS DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD AND FINDS THAT A FAULT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY AN ITEM ON THE ERROR CODE LIST, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY THE CUSTOMER.
Vibration of the washing machine. o o o The bubbles spill from the detergent drawer. o o o The machine stops when the program has not finished. The drainage pump makes a noise during operation when the water has just been drained. o Machine stops for some time during a cycle. o o o the washing machine. Level the appliance. Fasten the footing. Check the transportation bolts have been removed. Check if the detergent use is excessive.
IMPORTANT: Baumatic Ltd. operates a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to adjust and modify its products without prior notification.
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