The BENDIX auto washer Model 71868 Operating & Installation Instructions You are now the proud owner of a Bendix Auto washer and you will be pleased 1o find that it washes, rinses and spins without you having to handle the clothes in between times. You will obviously want to obtain the best possible wash from your machine. By reading and following the instructions in this booklet you will achieve excellent results.
SITE REQUIREMENTS A firm, level, and a relatively smooth floor. with the services brought to the appliance. A linkmen clearance is required each side of the appliance (o permit removal for servicing. UNPACKING 1. Remove the 4 Hexagon Head Shipping screws marked ‘A’ 2. Remove the 8 thread cutting screws marked B Rawer the back panel and remove the 4 matzo spacers marked “C'— do not remove the stubbed grommets from the back panel.
installation Instructions ELECTRICITY Mainstream: Moore 2.7m 9k Fused and earthed supply: 240Y 50z 2.0, Fuse ratings: 13501 154 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 1 this appliance is tilted with & non-rewire able plug for which your casket is unsuitable then i should be cut off and an appropriate plug fetid. The removed plug should be disposed of as insertions of fhe plug into a 13 A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
CONNECTING THE INLET WATER SUPPLY Connect the inlet hoses, making sirs the sealing washers supplied are fitted to each end of both hat and cold water hoses.
Importation Make sure all hoses are free from Kinks of the machine will not operate. instantaneous Walter mistreats This model is suitable for use with some makes of instantaneous gas water-heaters, Full details of compatible water-heaters should be obtained from the heater manufacturer or Gas showroom, The use of these heaters may require more frequent cleaning of the Auto washer wale infer filters than would be necessary with other water heating methods.
Operating Instructions Know your BENDIX auto washer WASH TIMER DEPROGRAMMING SELECTOR IMPORTANT Turn only clockwise. Rotate clockwise to select the wash programmer required. Pull it out to start the making, push in 1o stop it. Once set and pulled out the Wash Timer Programmed Selector rotates and shows how far through the wash programmer your machine has progressed.
Using your BENDIX auto washer Always use a low sussing detergent in your machine, e.g. Persia Automatic, as these are specially formulated to work in conjunction with your Auto washer machine to give fhe best roomfuls, Initially water enters the machine and flows directly to the drum bypassing the detergent dispenser, preventing waste of detergent into the sump. Detergents will then be fished autocratically info the machine from the detergent disperse.
Lading the Machine When you have a large wash Joan made up of shirts, towels, pillowcases, pajamas and other similar small items, place them loosely into the drum. Large stems like a candlewick bedspread for instance, should be washed individually. When washing & mixed load, put medium and small stems info the drum alternately. A shear should be picked up by the center, tent wise, shaken and then forded, pressing out the air.
Blankets Blankets that are labeled "Machine Washable’ can be safely washed on the Wool Programmer 17} Most blanket manufacturers issue specific treatment for their products. Sometimes they will stipulate hand washing or dry cleaning This particularly applies to wool cellular and honeycomb blankets which should nol be machine washed. Rinsing All wash cycles automatically include 3 rinses and the programmed for natural fibers go on to spin automatically.
What's gone wrong? It your machine won't work please check the following list and make sure that you haven't overclocked anything which might prevent your Bendix from functioning. It will help you and us. Check that your Bendix is plugged in and switched on and that the indicator light comes on when a programmer is selected and the knob has been puled out 1o the on position. 1. Check the 13 ramp fuse in the plug. You could try another appliance from the same socket in case the main fuse has blown. 2.
