Electrolux | BIW 80 | BENDIX BiW80 Installation instructions

OPERATING & INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

35.292.628/0

WASHING MACHINE

BIW 80

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.

This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

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Installation

This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in instructions.

Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.

The washing machine must be unplugged when removing the interior transit bolts. Do not plug in the appliance before finishing the removal of the transit bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the security bolts were

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Child Safety

This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check your drum before use.

The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation.

Keep all packaging well away from children.

Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

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During Use

Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in instruction book.

Always look through the glass door to check if water has drained before opening the door.

The user should always check that they have not left their gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing

Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.

Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.

Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.

Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine.

Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.

Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.

As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine.

Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Bendix Service Centre. Always insist on genuine

Bendix spare parts.

Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information

Your New Washing Machine

Description of the Appliance

The Control Panel

Operating sequence

Washing 4,5 kg of white cotton at 90 °C

Load the laundry

Measure out the detergent

Measure out the additive

Select the required option(s)

Select the required programme

Start the machine

At the end of the programme

Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 50 °C

Load the laundry

Measure out the detergent

Measure out the additive

Select the required programme

Start the machine

At the end of the programme

Washing Hints

Which detergent to use?....

And in which form?

How much detergent and fabric softener?

Using a water softening agent

Wash Care Symbols

Washing Programmes

Maintenance and Cleaning

Descaling

After each wash

External cleaning

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

Cleaning the drawer recess

Cleaning the filter

The dangers of freezing

Maintenance Wash

Something Not Working

Service & Spare Parts

Customer Care

Guarantee conditions

Bendix Service Force Addresses

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For the Installer

Installation Instructions

Technical Specifications

Unpacking

Positioning

Water inlet

Water drainage

Levelling

Special conditions

In the interest of the environment

Electrical connections

Permanent connection

Guide to use the Instruction Book

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Safety instructions

Hints and tips

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Your New Washing Machine

Your new washing machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

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Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 90°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent any creasing.

The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme gentleness.

The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing machine remains stable when spinning.

Ecological hints

To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these hints:

■ Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of your water supply, the amount of laundry and the degree of soiling.

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Select an “ECO” programme for normally soiled laundry.

A programme without prewash is sufficient for normally soiled laundry.

In the interest of the environment

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Materials marked with the symbol recyclable. are

Check with your local Council or Environmental

Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re-cycling this appliance.

When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside.

Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.

How do we help to protect the environment?

We use recycled paper!

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Description of the Appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 “Mains-on” light

3 “Options” buttons

4 Programme guide

5 Program selector dial & ON/OFF switch

6 Door opening handle

7 Filter

8 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main Wash

Fabric softener

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The Control Panel

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Mains-on light

This light illuminates when the appliance is operating.

3 ECO WASH button

By pushing in this button prior to selecting wash programmes “2” and “3”, you will obtain a reduction of the temperature from 90˚C to 60˚C and from 60˚to

40˚C. This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity consumption. Use ECO WASH when washing fabrics which are lightly soiled.

4 HALF LOAD button

Available for programmes 1 to 5.

Pressing this button before starting the programme there will be one rinse less which saves energy and water.

5 Programme Guide

6 Programme Selector

To select the required programme turn the control clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the number of the required programme. If you pass the required number NEVER TURN THE CONTROL

ANTICLOCKWISE just continue clockwise until the required number is reached again.

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Operating Sequence

Before your 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 90°C

Suppose you have 4.5 kg of heavily soiled laundry to wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing

1. Load the laundry

Open the door.

Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door.

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2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.

Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment .

If you wish to carry out a prewash(*), pour detergent into the compartment marked

(*) Prewash is available in programme “1”.

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3. Add the fabric softener

(if required)

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the

«MAX» mark in the drawer).

Close the drawer gently

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4. Select the required option(S)

Depress HALF LOAD button and/or ECO WASH if required.

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5. Select the required programme

Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme.

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6. Start the machine

Before starting up the machine check that:

■ the appliance is plugged in

■ the water supply taps are turned on

■ the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.

Pull the programme selector dial outwards

The operating pilot light will illuminate and the machine will start operating

7. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out.

The door is controlled by a safety device which releases

3 minutes after the end of the programme.

Before opening the door ensure there is no water in the drum.

Switch the machine off by pushing in the programme selector dial.

When the programme has finished, you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.

Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

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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.

Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door.

2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.

Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment .

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3. Add the fabric softener

(if required)

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the

«MAX» mark in the drawer).

Close the drawer gently.

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4. Select the required programme

Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme

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5. Start the machine

Before starting up the machine check that:

■ the appliance is plugged in

■ the water supply taps are turned on

■ the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.

Pull the programme selector dial outwards

The mains-on light will illuminate and the machine will start operating

6. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out.

After the last rinse, the machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water turn the selector dial to Drain “14” or

Spin “6”

The door is controlled by a safety device which releases

3 minutes after the end of the programme.

Before opening the door ensure there is no water in the drum.

Switch the machine off by pushing in the programme selector dial.

When the programme has finished, you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps

Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

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Washing Hints

Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance.

Pillow case 100-200 g

■ Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are difficult to remove and should be treated before

The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: washing with specific products, which can be found in most household shops. In some cases it may help to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-

1000g = 1 kg

■ soak product or biological detergent.

Only wool marked «Pure New Wool - washable, preshrunk» can be washed in the machine using the wool programme; other types of wool should be washed by hand or dry cleaned.

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Tea towel

Linen hand towel

Towelling hand towel

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100-150 g

150-250 g

If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.

Towelling bath towel

Bath robe

Man’s shirt

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200-300 g

Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with small ones.

Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, colour-fastness and how dirty it is.

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Once you have finished using the machine, you are advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps.

To avoid an excessive and damaging amount of lather when washing net curtains, it is advisable to wash large curtains singularly and take extra care when measuring the detergent.

Should an excess of lather accidentally occur, switch off the machine, select the spin programme which is preceded by a drain cycle, to remove the lather and then start the wash again.

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Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may unravel.

Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws etc). as these could damage the drain pump.

When washing curtains, remove the hooks.

Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.

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It is essential to wash new coloured items separately when washing for the first time.

When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures together, always select the lowest temperature.

White items should not be washed with coloured items.

Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc) should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.

Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic washing machines.

Use the correct quantities of detergent.

For wool, use gentle detergent only in small quantities.

Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care and kept out of reach of children.

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Delicate Items

When washing delicates such as woollens, you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates.

Laundry Bleach

For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds.

And in which form?

Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is down to personal choice.

Traditional Powders

Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.

Traditional Liquids

Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol , start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer.

Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum.

Compact Powders and Liquids

Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also known) are available in liquid or powder form, and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum.

*If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer, please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme.

Fabric Conditioners

These are ideal for improving “softness”, and also reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier.

They are available in two types:

For example Lenor liquid fabric softener, for use in the washing machine/washer dryer. The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol .

Follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level.

Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer.

We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned

(using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer.

How much detergent and fabric softener?

The amount to be used depends on: the load: if the detergent manufacturer does not make any specification for small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full load.

the degree of soiling of the washing: for only lightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the instructions of the detergent manufacturer.

the water hardness: the harder the water, the higher the dosage!

Using a water softening agent

In hard water areas, the use of a water softening agent can reduce the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers recommendations.

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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.

WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION

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White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes

Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes

Colour fast at 60°C.

Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with Special Finishes,

Cotton/Acrylic Mix.

Cotton, Linen or Viscose

Colour fast at 40°C but not 60°C.

Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool mixes, Polyester/wool blends.

Wool, wool mixtures, Silks

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Normal (Maximum)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Much Reduced (Minimum)

Hand wash only Do not machine wash

BLEACHING

Chlorine bleach may be used

IRONING

Hot iron

Warm iron

Cotton, Linen, Viscose

Polyester mixtures, Wool

Cool iron Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester

DRY CLEANING

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TUMBLE DRYING

May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.

May be tumble dried with high heat setting with low heat setting

X A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT»

Important Notes

For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for dispensing detergents and liquid additives.Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it in gently. This is particularly important if you are using fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the machine prematurely.

When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme, place the detergent into the correct compartment in the dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished.

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Programmes for cotton and linen

Wash programme

Pre-wash &

Whites

Degree of soil and type of laundry

Programme dial position

White cotton, for example heavily soiled garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.

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Prewash at 40 ˚C

Wash at 90˚C

4 rinses

Long spin at 800 rpm

Possible options

Max.

load

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Whites

White cotton, for example normally soiled garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.

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ECO WASH

Non fast coloureds

White cotton, for example lightly soiled garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.

Fast Coloureds

Fast coloured cotton or linen fabric, shirts, underwear, towels.

(normally soiled)

Fast coloureds+

ECO WASH

Fast coloured cotton or linen fabric, shirts, underwear, towels.

(lightly soiled)

Non fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, shirts, blouses, underwear.

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ECO WASH

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ECO WASH

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Wash at 90˚C

4 rinses


Wash at 60˚C

4 rinses


Wash at 60˚C

4 rinses


Wash at 40˚C

4 rinses


Wash at 40˚C

4 rinses


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4.5 kg

Hand Rinses

Separate rinse cycle for hand washed garments.

5 4 rinses


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Spin 800 rpm

Separate spin for cotton and linen items

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(*)This 60°C programme is the reference programme for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75.

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Energy

Time

1.2 kWh

110 minutes

Water filling:

Programmes 30˚-40˚C

Programmes 50˚-60˚C

Programmes 90˚C

cold water filling

hot and cold water filling

hot water filling

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Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool

Wash programme

Degree of soil and type of laundry

Programme dial position

Description

Mixed Fabrics

Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, nonshrink shirts, blouses.

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Wash at 50˚C

3 rinses

Stops with water in the drum (*)

Possible options

Max.

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2 kg

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Synthetics

Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, nonshrink shirts, blouses.

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Lightly soiled synthetic or delicate items

Wool wash

Specially tested programme for wool garments

Delicates

Delicate fabrics, for example curtains.

Delicate Rinses

Separate rinse cycle for hand washed garments

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Wash at 40˚C

3 rinses


Wash at 30˚C

3 rinses


Wash at 40˚C

3 rinses


Wash at 40˚C

3 rinses


3 rinses (with fabric softener if required)


Draining of water and short spin at 600 rpm.

Spin 600

Separate spin for synthetics and delicates

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Drain

For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with Rinse

Hold option

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Draining of water

(*) The machine will stop after the last rinse with the water left in the drum.

To prevent water spillage you must select either Drain 14 or Spin 6 before attempting to open the door.

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2 kg

1 kg

2 kg

2 kg

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply

Descaling

The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically run a high temperature wash with detergent or use a descaler in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.

Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.

Clean the control panel using a damp cloth only.

Do not use abrasives

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

From time to time the washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned.

Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder.

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Cleaning the drawer recess

Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.

Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme for a few minutes without any clothes in the drum.

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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. To do this, unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor.

The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, hook the hose back up and empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out.

Unscrew and remove the filter.

Clean carefully under a fast running tap.

Replace the filter turning now clockwise and tighten it.

Warning

When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter.

Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.

The water inlet filters

If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filters may become clogged.

It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.

Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the water inlet hoses.

Remove and clean the filters using a hard bristle brush.

Replace the filters and tighten up the inlet hoses.

The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.

■ Turn off the water taps.

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Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme.

Disconnect the appliance.

Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain hose.

When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.

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Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum.

We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.

To run a maintenance wash:

* The drum should be empty of laundry.

* Select the hottest cotton wash program.

* Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder

(such as Ariel Futur).

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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 Bendix Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.

Symptom Possible causes

The machine does not start

The machine does not fill

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The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

There is no current at the socket

The main fuse has blown.

The selector dial is not correctly positioned and pulled out

No water is entering the machine (see: the machine does not fill)

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The filter in the inlet hoses are blocked.

The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked.

The water pressure is too low

The machine fills then empties immediately

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The machine does not empty and/or does not spin

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The end of the drain hose is too low.

The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.

There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.

The drain hose may be squashed or kinked

You have selected a gentle wash cycle.

The drain filter may be blocked

The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste.

The drainage system pipes are blocked.

There is water on the floor

Unsatisfactory washing results

The machine vibrates or is noisy

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Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too much foam).

Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp.

The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.

The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.

The drainage system pipes are blocked.

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and causes lime scale to form.

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing

The correct temperature to suit the wash programme has not been selected.

Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.

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The internal packing has not been removed.

The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.

The machine is not level.

The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.

There is very little laundry in the drum.

The machine is overloaded

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Symptom Possible causes

The door will not open

Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin

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The programme is still running.

The door lock has not yet released

The water level in the drum is too high or the machine is heating.

The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the load is evenly distributed and spinning can resume eventually at a lower speed, if the wash load is still not sufficiently balanced distributed, after 10 minutes, the machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute the load manually and reselect the spin programme.

The machine makes an unusual noise

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The noise produced when spinning may differ from your previous washing machine, which is due to the modern drive system. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.

Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance.

If after the above checks, there is still a fault , call your local Bendix Service Force Centre.

Service & Spare Parts

If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.

Customer care

For general enquiries concerning your Bendix appliance or for further information on Bendix products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department

Bendix

55-77 High Street

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 1DZ

Tel 08705 950950 *

* Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes

When you call the Service Force centre please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance.

This information can be found on the rating plate (see picture).

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.

Mod.

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Ser.

P0042

Mod. ..........

Prod. No. ...........

Ser. No. .........

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Guarantee Conditions

Exclusions Bendix standard guarantee conditions

This guarantee does not cover:

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

We, Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this BENDIX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

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Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements.

The appliance has been installed correctly and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.

■ Products of Bendix manufacture which are NOT marketed by Bendix.

The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions.

The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any person not authorised by us.

All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Bendix service representative or authorised agent

European guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

■ The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product

Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property.

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The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products

This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm

Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a charge will be made.

■ Your new home is within the European Community

(EC) or European Free Trade Area

■ The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household

Before you move please contact your nearest

Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.

France Senlis +33 (0)3 44 62 28 28

Germany Nurnberg +49 (0)911 323 2600

Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 1678 47053

Sweden Stockholm +46 (0)20 78 77 50

UK Slough +44 (0)1753 219 898

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BENDIX SERVICE FORCE

To contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone

08705 929929

GUERNSEY

CHANNEL ISLANDS

Guernsey Electricity

PO Box 4

Vale, Guernsey

Channel Islands

JERSEY Jersey Electricity Company

PO Box 45

Queens Road

St Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands JE4 8NY

SCOTLAND

ABERDEEN

(M05)

AUCHTERMUCHY

(M03)

BLANTYRE

(M07)

DUMFRIES

(M01)

DUNOON

(M67)

GLASGOW

(M04)

INVERNESS

(M06)

ISLE OF ARRAN

(OWN SALES)

ISLE OF BARRA

(OWN SALES)

ISLES OF BUTE

ISLE OF LEWIS

54 Claremont Street

Aberdeen AB10 6RA

33a Burnside

Auchtermuchy

Fife KY14 7AJ

Unit 5

Block 2

Auchenraith Ind. Estate

Rosendale Way

Blantyre G72 0NJ

93 Irish Street

Dumfries

Scotland DG1 2 PQ

Brair Hill

7 Hill Street

Dunoon

Argyll PA23 7AL

20 Cunningham Road

Clyde Estate

Rutherglen

Glasgow G73 1PP

Unit 3B

Smithton Ind. Estate

Smithton

Inverness IV1 AJ

Arran Domestics

Unit 4 The Douglas Centre

Brodick

Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ

J Zerfah

244 Bruernish

Isle of Barra

Western Islands HS9 5QY

Walker Engineering

Glenmhor

Upper Serpentine Road

Rothesay

Isle of Bute PA20 9EH

ND Macleod

16 James Street

Stornoway

Isle of Lewis PA87 2QW

KELSO

(M08)

2-8 Wood Market

Kelso

Borders TD5 7AX

ORKNEY

(M65)

PERTH

PERTH

(OWN SALES)

SHETLAND

(OWN SALES)

SHETLAND

(OWN SALES)

WHALSAY

(OWN SALES)

Corsie Domestics

7 King Street

Kirkwall

Orkney KW15

Hydro Electrical

Inveralmond House

Ruthervenfield Road

Perth PH1 3AQ

Graham Begg

Unit 4

Airport Ind Estate

Wick KW1 4QS

Tait Electronic Systems Ltd

Holmsgarth Road

Lerwick

Shetland ZE1 0PW

Bolts Shetland Ltd.

26 North Road

Lerwick

Shetland ZE1 0PE

Leask Electrical

Harisdale

Symbister, Whalsay

Shetland ZE2 9AA

BELFAST

(M27)

NORTHERN IRELAND

Owenmore House

Kilwee Business Park

Upper Dunmury Lane

Belfast

BT17 0HD

WALES

CARDIFF

(M28)

CLYWD

(M14)

Guardian Industrial Estate

Clydesmuir Road

Tremorfa

Cardiff

CF2 2QS

Unit 6-7 Coed – Parc

Abergele Road

Rhuddlan

Clwyd

Wales

LL18 5UG

DYFED

(M77)

Maes Y Coed

High Mead

Llanybydder

Carmarthenshire

SA40 9UL

HAVERFORDWEST Cromlech Lodge

(M75) Ambleston

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

SA62 5DS

OSWESTRY

(M17)

Plas Ffynnon

Warehouse

Middleton Road

Oswestry

SY11 2PP

NORTH EAST

GATESHEAD

(M39)

GRIMSBY

(M42)

HULL

(M41)

LEEDS

(M37)

Unit 356a

Dukesway Court

Dukesway

Team Valley

Gateshead NE11 0BH

15 Hainton Avenue

Grimsby

South Humberside

DN32 9AS

Unit 1

Boulevard Industrial Estate

Hull

HU3 4AY

64-66 Cross Gates Road

Leeds

LS15 7NN

NEWTON AYCLIFFE Unit 16

(M45) Gurney Way

Aycliffe Industrial Estate

Newton Aycliffe

DL5 6UJ

SHEFFIELD

(M38)

Pennine House

Roman Ridge Ind.

Roman Ridge Road

Sheffield S9 1GB

BIRKENHEAD

(M11)

CARLISLE

(M10)

ISLE OF MAN

(M64)

LIVERPOOL

(M15)

MANCHESTER

(M09)

PRESTON

(M13)

STOCKPORT

(M16)

NORTH WEST

1 Kelvin Park

Dock Road

Birkenhead

L41 1LT

Unit 7

James Street Workshops

James Street

Carlisle

Cumbria CA2 5AH

South Quay Ind. Estate

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 5AT

Unit 1

Honeys Green Precinct

Honeys Green Lane

Liverpool

L12 9JH

Unit B

Central Industrial Estate

St Marks Street

Bolton

BL3 6NR

Unit 250

Dawson Place

Walton Summit

Bamber Bridge

Preston

Lancashire PR5 8AL

Unit 20 Haigh Park

Haigh Avenue

Stockport

SK4 1QR

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MIDLANDS

BIRMINGHAM

(M18)

BOURNE

(M44)

BRIDGNORTH

(M72)

GLOUCESTER

(M23)

NEWCASTLE

UNDER LYME

(M12)

66 Birch Road East

Wyrley Road Ind. Estate

Witton

Birmingham

B6 6DB

Manning Road Ind. Estate

Pinfold Road

Bourne

PE10 9HT

68 St. Mary’s Street

Bridgnorth

Shropshire

WV16 4DR

101 Rycroft Street

Gloucester

GL1 4NB

HEREFORD

(M31)

Unit 3

Bank Buildings

Cattle market

Hareford

HE4 9HX

HIGHAM FERRERS 30 High Street

(M51) Higham Ferrers

Northants

NN10 8BB

ILKESTON

(M43)

Unit 2

Furnace Road

Ilkeston DE7 5EP

LEICESTER

(M22)

Unit 7

Oaks Ind. Estate

Coventry Road

Narborough

Leicestershire

LE0 5GF

LINCOLN

(M40)

Unit 8

Stonefield Park

Clifton Street

Lincoln

LN5 8AA

18-21 Croft Road

Brampton Ind. Estate

Newcastle under Lyme

Staffordshire

ST5 0TW

REDDITCH

(M20)

TAMWORTH

(M19)

WORCESTER

(M73)

13 Thornhill Road

North Moons Moat

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 9ND

Unit 3

Sterling Park

Claymore

Tamworth

B77 5DO

Units 1 & 2

Northbrook Close

Gregorys Mill Ind. Estate

Worcester

WR3 8BP

BENDIX SERVICE FORCE

To contact your local Bendix Service Centre telephone

08705 929929

LONDON & EAST ANGLIA

BECKENHAM

(M79)

CHELMSFORD

(M47)

COLINDALE

(M53)

ELTHAM

(M78)

ENFIELD

(M49)

GRAVESEND

(M57)

HARPENDEN

(M46)

LETCHWORTH

(M50)

LONDON

(M76)

MAIDENHEAD

(M60)

MOLESEY

(M61)

NEWBURY

(M24)

11a Gardener Ind. Estate

Kent House Lane

Beckenham

Kent BR3 1QZ

Hanbury Road

Widford Ind. Estate

Chelmsford

Essex

CM12 3AE

Unit 14

Capitol Park

Capitol Way

Colindale

London NW9 0EQ

194 Court Road

Mottingham

Eltham

London SE9 4EW

284 Alma Road

Enfield

London

EN3 7BB

Unit B4

Imperial Business Estate

Gravesend

Kent

DA11 0DL

Unit 4

Riverside Estate

Coldharbour Lane

Harpenden

AL5 4UN

16-17 Woodside Ind. Estate

Works Road

Letchworth

Herts

SG6 1LA

2/4 Royal Lane

Yiewsley

West Drayton

Middlesex

UB7 8DL

Reform Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 8BY

10 Island Farm Avenue

West Molesey

Surrey

KT8 2UZ

9 Pipers Court

Berkshire Drive

Thatcham

Berkshire

RG19 4ER

IPSWICH

(M48)

NORWICH

(M52)

Unit 6C

Elton Park Business Centre

Hadleigh Road

Ipswich

IP2 0DD

2b Trafalgar Street

Norwich

NR1 3HN

SUNBURY

(M63)

Unit 1a

The Summit

Hanworth Road

Hanworth Ind. Estate

Sunbury on Thames

TW16 5D

ASHFORD

(M58)

FLEET

(M59)

HAYWARDS

HEATH

(M55)

SOUTH EAST

Unit 2

Bridge Road Business Est.

Bridge Road

Ashford

Kent TN2 1BB

Unit 1

Redsfield Ind. Estate

Church Crookham

Fleet

Hampshire GU13 0RD

21-25 Bridge Road

Haywards Heath

Sussex RH16 1UA

SOUTH WEST

BARNSTAPLE

(M30)

Main Road

Fremington

Barnstaple

North Devon EX31 2NT

BOURNEMOUTH 63-65 Curzon Road

(M26) Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4PW

BRIDGEWATER

(M35)

6 Hamp Ind. Estate

Bridgewater

Somerset TA6 3NT

BRISTOL

(M25)

11 Eldon Way

Eldonwall Trading

Bristol

Avon BS4 3QQ

EMSWORTH

(M33)

ISLE OF WIGHT

(M34)

266 Main Road

Southbourne

Emsworth

PO10 8JL

Unit 8

Enterprise Court

Ryde Business Park

Ryde

Isle of Wight PO33 1DB

NEWTON ABBOT Unit 2

(M29) Zealley Ind. Estate

Kingsteignton

Newton Abbot

S. Devon

TQ12 3TD

PLYMOUTH

(M32)

REDRUTH

(M36)

16 Faraday Mill

Cattledown

Plymouth

PL4 0ST

Unit 7D

Pool Ind. Estate

Wilson Way

Redruth

Cornwall TR15 3QW

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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.

Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.

Technical Specifications

DIMENSIONS Height

Width

Depth

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE

MAX. POWER ABSORBED

WATER PRESSURE

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD

SPIN SPEED

Minimum (cold)

Minimum (hot)

Maximum

Cotton, linen

Synthetics

Delicate fabrics

Wool

Maximum

85 cm (33.5”)

60 cm (23.6”)

55 cm (22.7”)

230-240 V/50 Hz

2600 W (13A)

50 kPa (7 psi)

30 kPa (4 psi)

800 kPa (110 psi)

4.5 kg (10 lbs)

2 kg (4.5 lbs)

2 kg (4.5 lbs)

1 kg (2.2 lbs)

800 rpm

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

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Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance

You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the appliance has to be transported again.

■ Unscrew and remove the three rear transit bolts

(using a spanner).

■ Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed.

We suggest a polystyrene angle bracket from the packing is placed on the floor before tilting it back to avoid the hoses being squashed.

P0287

■ Carefully remove the polyethylene bags located at the base of the machine by pulling them toward the centre of the machine.

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AL009

■ Place the machine in an upright position and remove the three plastic bolts.

■ Plug the 3 holes with the plastic plugs which you can find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.

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Positioning

Your new Bendix washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps, with the drain hose discharging into the sink.

The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with female 3/4” BSP thread connectors. If this connection is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installation, a variety of connectors are available from good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic plumbing. Any alterations to your existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent person, or qualified plumber.

Water inlet

The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot.

Before connecting the hoses, be sure to fit the black washers supplied as per diagram.

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 regulation requirements.

The appliance must be given a separate cold water supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum water pressure of 7psi is required for safe operation of the appliance.

If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system.

There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16

1/2ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the tank.

There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply from the hot water cylinder if the height between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the cold water storage cistern (not between the appliance and the hot water cylinder) is at least 2.74m (9ft).

Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After positioning the inlet hoses, be sure to tighten the ring nuts again to prevent leaks.

AL013

HOT WATER SUPPLY

COLD WATER SUPPLY

A

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P0021

Water drainage

This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's water supply and drainage system.

The appliance drain hose should hook (use the plastic

“U-piece” supplied) into a standpipe with an internal diameter of approximately 38mm (see diagram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.

P1039

When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90cm (35.4'') and no less than 60cm (23.6'') above floor level. The upright standpipe should have a minimum length of

30cm (12'') from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see diagram).

P1040 standpipe

Make sure that it is designed in such a way, that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water.

The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 3 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre.

The joining piece must have an internal diameter of

18mm.

3 pin

If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-piece” supplied.

P0022

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Levelling

Level the washing machine by loosening or tightening the feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case.

Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. After levelling the machine, secure the feet by tightening the ring nuts with the aid of a screwdriver.

Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor.

Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible, always place the machine on a solid floor.

Special conditions

If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine.

Warning

The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting.

Note

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.

In the interest of the environment

Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river.

It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.

If you require any further advice please contact your local authority drainage department.

P0254

RAINWATER

'RUN-OFF'

P0509

SHOWER

BATH

SINK TOILET

BIDET

WASHING

MACHINE DISHWASHER

P0987

SURFACE WATER

DRAINS & SEWERS

UNTREATED

DISCHARGE

RIVER

FOUL DRAIN

FOUL SEWERS

SEWAGE

TREATMENT

WORKS

TREATED

DISCHARGE

RIVER

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Electrical connections

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 appliace rating plate(the plate is sticked to the rear of the appliance).

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA or

BSI approved fuses must be used.

Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue

Brown

- Neutral

- Live

Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Bendix Service Centre, whose address are listed at the back of this instruction manual.

WARNING: a cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.

Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

GREEN & YELLOW

E

P1041

BLUE

N

L

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

Permanent connection

In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point.

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Bendix, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ

Consumer care telephone number 08705 950 950

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