Important User Information IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH TH THE APPLIANCE OR SHOULD YOU PLEASE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN. TH WARNINGS AR MUST RE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. OLD OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, £ HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLIANCE ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE URE THAT YOU HAVE READ TH BOOK BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND THAT YOU FOLLOW HOLD ND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
articles and treat sating such as aping, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must not be making washed. « Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not he placed into the appliance, #Garments which are saturated with petroleum products should not be machine washed.
Specifications Dimensions: Height 83 cms (33.5 ins) Width 60 cms (23.6 ins) Depth 55 cms {22.7 ins) Weight 82 kg (180 ib) Capacity Revolutions per minute 560/1000 Power Absorbed 2500w Heater Rating 2300 W Motor Rating Wash 200 W Spin 350 W Voltage 220/240 V Frequency 50 Hz Water Load Normal 2.9 gals 13 fires High 4.4 gals 20 lire Half 2.
Positioning and leveling “To keep vibration, noise and movement o a minimum, it is essential that the machine is absolutely level, Check this with the aid of a spirit level when the machine is in its permanent operating position. Any adjustments needed cane made by using the open end of the spanner supplied ro raise or lower the two adjustable feather front of the machine you merely screw them up or down (Fig. 3). Some vibration is inevitable, especially i mounted on a wooden floor.
Plumbing in Several firms now offer kits enabling you o lamb-ina washing machine yourself. Provided your home’s plumbing is relatively modern, and you are reasonably handy and careful 1 follow the instructions supplied with the kit to the leer, you should be able to do a satisfactory job.
Important: Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used foursome time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush eut any debris that may have collected in the pipes. 5 Whether discharging into a sink or a drainpipe check that the end of the drain. hose is neither too high nor 100 low. The top of the curve in the hose’s end should enamor than 85cm (cinches) and no less than 30cm (20 inches) above floor level (Fig. 4).
The electrical connections WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. 1f the plug that's fired 1o your appliance is not satiable for your docker outlet, it august be cut off and the appropriate fug fitted. The cur off plug should be disposed of to prevent the hazard of electric shocks in case it should be plugged into 2 13 Amp socket i1z another part of your home.
Getting to know your machine The controls and how to use them A. Detergent dispenser B. Pilot life C. Half load button D. Intensive button E. Temperature control F, Programmer control and on/off’ control A, Detergent dispenser The dispenser has three compartments: two for detergent (@ and b) and one for fabric conditioner (see Fig. 5 page 10}, The fabric conditioner compartment is rifted with a removable filter. To open the dispenser, pull the handier, whatshisname tower half, gently. B.
E. Temperature selection control This control is used to select the wash temperature acceding to the programmer which has been selected. The programmer charts from page 12 10 13 show the most appropriate temperature for each type of wash. Adjustable temperature also makes it possible, for both cotton and synthetic washes, to wash at lower temperatures than suggested or to wash in cold water. For the latter, the thermostat control should be resat STIR. E.
Using your machine Sorting the wash Corr the clothes and household linens according to fabric, color fastness and degree of soiling, following the charts on pages 12/13. Check with the wash care label sewn 1o the garment or article; this should have a number in & wash b symbol which corresponds with the number shown on the charts. For example, if your sheets have label with v number 1 in the wash rub you can choose either programmer or depending on whether the articles are lightly or heavily soiled.
Pull out the dispenser and add the measured amount of powder, following the directions on the wash powder packet {see also Table which follows). Carburetor use enough powder this is essential to get the clothes really clean. Nee the dispensers filled, close it by pushing tin gently, This is particularly important if you are using fabric conditioner because. if the drawer is slammed it will cause the conditioner t meter the machine prematurely.
Looking after your machine Important: Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water taps turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance. General care and cleaning After each wash leave the door ajar for about two hours, 1o allow air te circulate freely inside the drum, Wipe round the rubber door seal to remove the water which collects in it. From time to time clean plated, polished and plastic parts and the glass porthole door with a soft damp cloth. Never use abrasive powders.
Unscrew and pull out the filter Underneath the filer there is a small ex tractable gutter which makes it easier to collect any residual water their might flow out wherewith filter is removed. Remove any object or fluff and replace the filter. Cleaning the inlet filters These are situated at the back of the machine and should be inspected from time to dime. Unscrew the hoses and remove the mesh filer lodged just inside the hose. Run them under a fast running rapt remove any sediment.
Helpful tips for successful washing Here are some practical shinsplints you get the best washing results, Don't overload the machine. The clothes will freely and.the washing powder may not dissolve properly. Always use a low lather washing powder specially made for front loading machines. Excessive foaming gives an unsatisfactory wash and may even harm the machine. The quantity of washing powder required depends on the amount of laundry and how soiled it is.
Grass stains Dab with mentholated spirit {not on acetate or emaciate. Rinse in clear water. it If heavy stains from cycle or car oil do not come out in the wash, rear them with a proprietary grease solvent, Paint Emulsion: Sponge immediately with cold water and then launder. If the stain has dried, soften it with mentholated spirit proprietary paintbrusheleaner. (Test an inconspicuous corner of the fabric first, Haas: Dabwithmethylated spirit or proprietary paint brush cleaner. (Test fabric first).
Servicing If, having followed these instructions carefully, your machine fails o work properly, contact your local Bendix Service Network. Before you do that though, it is worth making a few simple checks yourself. If the machine won’t start #Ensure that the programmer control knob on the machine 1s pulled out into the “on” position, #Make sure that the door of the machine is firmly shut. »Make sure their the appliance is properly plugged in and that the socket switch (if any) is in the “on” position.
