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124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) i Your New Washer-Dryer Your new washer-dryer is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for. ■ ■ ■ Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme, prevents distortion of plastic pipes in the domestic water system due to the high temperature of the water.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents For the User Your New Washer-Dryer Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer The Control Panel Operating sequence 2 Descaling After each wash Maintenace wash External cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer Cleaning the drawer recess Cleaning the filter The dangers of freezing 3 5 5 6 Washing 4.
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124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 8 Drying time selector dial Graduated up to 120 mins for cottons and synthetics, this dial allows you to select the desired drying time according to the type and quantity of laundry and the required degree of dryness. Turn the dial clockwise only. Cooling phase To allow the laundry to cool down, a cooling phase starts automatically 8 minutes before the end of drying and this phase must in no circumstances be reduced or interrupted.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C Suppose you have 4.5 kg of normally dirty laundry to wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing. 1.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 4. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme (1 or 2). 2 2 M0014S P1006 6. Start the machine MAINS ON Before starting up the machine check that: ■ the appliance is plugged in ■ the water supply taps are turned on ■ the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ■ the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. P0004 2. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 5. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme 8. 8 8 M0020S M0017 6. Start the machine MAINS ON Before starting up the machine check that: ■ the appliance is plugged in ■ the water supply taps are turned on ■ the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ■ the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.
4975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) DRYING 2.25 KG OF COTTON You have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1000 rpm 4.5 kg (10 lb) of laundry. They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry. Switch off the machine. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx. 2.25 kg (5 lb) each. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 5. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and the drying light goes out. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button again, the mains-on light goes out.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) AUTODRYING 1 KG OF MIXED FABRICS You intend to wash and dry automatically 1 kg (2.2 lb) of mixed fabrics which do not need ironing. Proceed as follows: 1. Load the laundry. 2. Add the washing powder and additive. 3. Select the programme 8 Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme 8. 8 M0021S M0017 4.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing and Drying Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen WASHING Wash programme WHITES WITH PREWASH WHITES WITHOUT PREWASH WHITES (*) ECONOMY Degree of soil and type of laundry Programme dial position Description Possible option Max. load 1 Prewash at 40 °C Wash at 95 °C 4 rinses Long spin at 1000 rpm HALF LOAD 4.5 kg 2 Wash at 95 °C 4 rinses Long spin at 1000 rpm HALF LOAD 4.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing and Drying Programmes Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool WASHING Wash programme MIXED FABRICS SPIN 850 Programme dial position Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Separate spin for synthetics and delicates Description 8 Wash at 50 °C 3 rinses Short spin at 850 rpm 9 Draining of water and short spin at 850 rpm Possible option Max.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) i Washing and Drying Hints ■ Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Which detergent?.... And in which form? To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 22 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 23 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Symptom The door will not open ■ ■ ■ The programme is still running. The door lock has not yet released. Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. The machine makes an unusual noise ■ The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors.
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124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 26 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) To contact your local Service Centre telephone 08705 LONDON & EAST ANGLIA MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East Wyrley Trading Estate Witton Birmingham B6 7DB BOURNE Pinfold Road Bourne PE10 9HT BRIDGNORTH 68 St. Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR GLOUCESTER HEREFORD 101 Rycroft Street Gloucester GL1 4NB Units 3 & 4 Bank Buildings Cattle market Hareford HE4 9HX BECKENHAM 11a Gardner Ind.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 27 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 28 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Unpacking Before starting the machine up, the packing must be removed as follows. You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed. P0255 Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the machine.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 29 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y» connection piece. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 30 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. Levelling Level the machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.
124975251.qxd 12/04/01 10.19 Pagina 31 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating plate.
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