The New Bendix SUPER COMPACT Model 71968A |You are now the proud owner of a Bendix Super Compact, which will wash, rinse and spin without you having to handle the clothes. You will want to obtain the best results front your machine and by reading and following the instructions in this booklet you will achieve excellent resits. Lease also ensure that the Installation Instructions have been carefully followed before any attempt is made to operate your machine.
Installation UNPACKING & INSTALLATION SITE REQUIREMENTS Removal the box, plastic cover and wonder Achy, level and a relatively smooth floor, with the plate, Connect the water inlet hose. services brought to the appliance. A minimum clearance is required each side of the appliances to permit removal for servicing. ELECTRICITY Mainslead:Goore 2.7m 9t Fused and earthed supply: 240V 50Hz a.c.
CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY The above diagram shows a typical domestic plumbing system. Connection can be made by fitting steeple and Bendix Stopcock 1o ingratiating pipework, Flush out dwarf and flux before using new pig work forth first time. TEMPORARY CONNECTION A good quality tap adapter is required. When purchasing one remember that the appliance is fitted with an electrically operated valve so the inter hose will be under pressure and the adapter should not leak.
Know your BENDIX Super Compact Temperature Selector Elves a range of wash temperatures from 2095°C to tackle all laundry problems (see programmer guide on page 11). Programmer Selector On/Off Central Use this to select the wash programming required. The programmer defector also acts as an on/off witch, When the control is pushed in and turned 1o the desired programmer, the machine will start cooperate. To stop, push the control in again and return it the ‘stop’ position.
2. Pennington Trap Push the locking pig in and tum anticlockwise Ve turn to the first position. Then push in gain and turn anti-clockwise 1o release the plug. Remove the trap by puling toward you. Note The first position will allow water to trickier out slowly indicating the need for caution before frailly releasing the plug. 3. Clearing the Blockage The inert causing the blockage (a coin, button tetchily be located within the trap housing and should be removed before replacing the trap.
Using your BENDIX Compact Always use a iow sussing detergent in your machine, e.g. Persia Automatic, as these are specially formulated to quark in conjunction with your machine to give the best results. The following quantity of powder is a guide for average water supplies. i the water is very hard more powder may be needed. If very soft less will be needed, If you are in doubt refer to the instructions on the packet. The suds level should never rise more than halfway up the door.
Procedure 1. Check that your machine is plugged in and switched ‘on’. 2. Checking stopcock is fully open. 3. Check that neither the &l or drain hoses are kinked, 4. Select main wash or main wash with rewash. 5. Open the door by pressing the door release Button, 6. Place the detergent into compartment A of the detergent dispenser.
Care La belling Many garments carry a label under the International Textile Care La belling scheme indicating the correct type of wash treatment required. Sort your washing according to the Care Label present. &) Bin Bl 2 3l BEd B This process is used for white cotton and linen articles without special finishes and provides the most vigorous washing conditions. Wash temperature cane up to boiling {100°C) and agitation and spinning times are maximum, This ensures good whiteness and stain removal.
Washing Temperatures 100°C Bt Self-explanatory 95°C Very hot ‘Water hosted to near boiling temperature. 80°C Hot Hotter than the hand can hear. The temperature of water coming from many domestic hot taps. §0°C Hand-hot As hot as the hands can bear. 40°C Warm Pleasantly warm o the hand 30°C Cool Feels cool to the touch A BLEACHING This symbol indicates that household (chlorine} beach could be used. Are must be taken to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
What's Gone Wrong? # your machine won't work, check the following fist and make sure that you haven overlooked anything which might prevent your Bendix from functioning. It will certainty hap you and us. 1. Check that your Bendix is plugged in and switched on. 2. Check the 138 amp fuse in the plug. You could iry another appliance from the same outlet encase the main fuse has blown. 3. Polyurethane cold tap has benumbed on fully. 4. Have you selected the Programmer? 8.
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